Simon Field | Dark cherry fruit with hints of the Black Forest—Hansel and Gretel are surely not too far away. Pungent and potent, almost a parody of itself, but given that we have not yet established its true identity, this is hard to assess! Enfin, this is rather overwhelming. | 87

Andrew Jefford | Dark black-red and just opaque. Rich, succulent, and smoky, with touches of tar, but time has brought a little more balance and harmony than the ultra-exuberant [Linne Calodo Sticks and Stones] showed. Very pure, voluptuous, seamless, and deep, with fewer dimensions than the [Linne Calodo Sticks and Stones] but more complexity of grain and fruit. This is another near- monster Grenache, but there is a figgy, treacly, tarmacadam complexity that makes it fascinating drinking. | 90

David Williams | Sweet patisserie, something like gingerbread or pain d’épices, and a slick of sweet black fruit; prevalent alcohol and chalky, rather harsh tannin. A showy, slightly excessive, decadent style. | 87