Tim Atkin | Youthful, vibrant purple/crimson. Appealing, aromatic, savory nose, with plenty of fruit concentration, some clove spice, and well-handled oak. Lovely, classic Blaufränkisch that nods toward the northern Rhône in style. Medium-bodied, spicy, attractive, with rose petal and red fruits, minerally acidity, a touch of oak and a sweet, lingering finish. Not a blockbuster, but nuanced. Attractive now but will develop. | 17

Alex Hunt | Some horsey/medicinal aromas that suggest Brett but quite sensuous blackberry/ blueberry fruit underneath. Furry-textured on the palate, with a dry, farmyardy aspect. This feels essentially like an good wine compromised. | 11

Stephan Reinhardt | Dark and dense ruby color; obviously this wine is unfiltered. Warm and rich on the nose, with sweet and ripe dark-fruit aromas, as well as earthy, nutty, and heavy oaky scents. Rich and full-bodied on the palate, this silky yet meaty wine is structured by fine, slightly powdery tannins and a ripe and elegant acidity. The finish is big and sweet but also slightly astringent; I am not sure if the wine will stay balanced over the years. | 16