Simon Field | Dense color, onyx black at its core, not much variation as one approaches the rim. The nose is savory and rich, with herbs, woodsmoke, prunes, dark chocolate, black pepper, and soft spice (cardamom?). A savory, food-friendly mid-palate, then tightly locked tannins and a hint of austerity on the finish. Plenty more to give here, but with how much joy, may one dare to enquire? | 89

Andrew Jefford | Dark black-red. Earthy, warm, rich, sweet, and oaky aromatically. Some prune fruits here now but set in a comely frame of affable warmth and accessibility. Sweet, warm, deep, lively fruits, with some firm tannins and vivid acidity. Enjoyable, structured wine, though without much aromatic finesse or fruited lyricism. The acidity is a little hard here. | 89

Anthony Rose | Youthfully ruby in color, this pulls you in right from the start with its spicy oak and dark- fruit fragrance—an impression that’s confirmed when you taste. Sweet damson fruit expands across the tongue, held for a minute in check by its framework of tannins, before dissolving in convincingly spicy, sweet, dark-fruit flavors. | 91