Neil Beckett | Medium-deep ruby. A characterful, intriguing nose, darkly fruited (black cherry) and ripe, completely clean but with a light, earthy minerality as well as a floral touch, and the faintest hint of polish from barrel reduction. Dense and powerful, nothing excessive, but impressive both in its scale and in the refinement of its tannins—a house signature thoughout the range. | 91–92