Bruno Besa | Garnet to tawny. Clean, complex, intense nose, with mature plums and prunes, smoke, tar, and hints of begamot and black tea. Medium to full body, with layered tannins and fruit. Black- and red-fruit palate, well-supported by the pristine and lively acidity. Long, clean, and inviting. | 93

Andrew Jefford | Dark-hued, with lots of red still in the mix though translucent overall. Savory and refined, elegantly composed aromas; both fresh and discreetly yet amply ripe. Pomegranate, apple, and autumn berries. In the mouth, this is a wine of both grace and generosity. The fruit mix is exactly as sketched out on the nose; the palate is ample and giving; the tannins are well-bonded to the wine’s other elements. Seamless and stylish. | 91

Michael Palij | Very pronounced, rich, spicy nose, with boiled red fruits, strawberry jam, vanilla, Victoria plum, and sous-bois notes. The palate shows high alcohol and only moderate acidity, the obvious wood tannins dominating the finish. A modern style, very aromatic and fat but perhaps lacking some finesse. | 90