Simon Field | Onyx-dark, with a purple rim. Youthful nose, waking up; a little dusty; a hint of camphor. Post-swirl, or swirls, we have cassis, bilberry, and a hint of aniseed. Interesting. There is a silk-like softness to the palate, pashmina, white pepper, and a red fruit basket all laid at one’s feet. A subtle wine, hewn from fine rocks and possibly old vines. With time, this grows on the palate and the perfume lingers in the best possible way. | 94

Andrew Jefford | Dense, dark midnight black. Earthy, pure, warm fruits in soft-focus format. Soft, full, curranty, and pure, with very attractive fine-grained textures and soundly judged acidity. Satisfying, drinkable, subtle, and accessible. All that it lacks is a certain individuation and allusiveness, but if this is a “value proposition” then it is excellently done and may soon merit a higher score. | 90

Anthony Rose | This is a vivid dark ruby in color. Still primary in aroma, with an undercurrent of dark fruit and spice, then some immediate dark cherry-jam (but not overripe) richness of fruit, which is dense in texture and concentrated, with well-integrated oak that melts nicely into it. It is powerful and muscular but underpinned by an appealing freshness that suggests ready for drinking in a year or so, and maturing gradually over the next three to seven years and longer. | 94