Tim Atkin | Bright ruby/purple. Still comparatively unyielding on the nose, but showing a hint of wild mushroom and a chalky undertone beneath the red fruits and subtle spice. Serious wine that’s made to last but is already well balanced. Fresh, focused, minerally, and subtly oaked, with some summer-pudding flavors and a core of tangy acidity. Lovely, harmonious winemaking. | 17.5

Alex Hunt | The nose here shows an impressive mixture of opulence and focus, with quite lush black fruit and expensive oak, but still retaining vigor and tension. Firm and youthful in the mouth, with a savory/rocky aspect that underpins the whole. Good cohesion and length. | 16

Stephan Reinhardt | Very dark purple-violet. Slightly reductive on the nose, but this is a pure fruit (and terroir) expression of Blaufränkisch: dark and ripe and concentrated fruit flavors of black berries and dark cherries, with earthy aromas and tar—very intense. Rich and round on the palate, but also with a certain strength and aristocratic character. The tannins are firm, and there are also some refreshing green aromas in combination with good grip on the palate, which might come from the stems and will help the wine keep its freshness as well as structure over the years. This wine is big, powerful, and rich but also has complexity, intensity, and purity. It will definitely get better and better with bottle age. | 18