The rich, intense nose has a complex, ripe, dark fruited mix of blackberry, blueberry, peppery spice, and savoury oak aromas with touches of stony mineral and plum. The medium-full bodied, ripe palate has blackberry, blueberry, and floral flavours accented with peppery spice and savoury oak notes. A touch of warmth on the mid-palate with juicy, well-balanced acidity, while the tannins are smooth, refined, and dusty textured. Herb and mineral touches join the dark berry and savoury notes on the long finish. Tasted May/2021. Score: 90+ pts

Aromas of cassis, cream, dried herbs, blackberry, violet, and iron. Flavors of ripe black fruits, raspberry, chocolate, and iron. Medium acidity with medium minus dry tannins. This took about an hour to open up fully. - Dec 2023