Tiny red & black tightly wound fruits, minerals, cassis & red apple skin then savory umami characters akin to kelp, iodine, & herbal pine notes. Wild berry fruit drives the tangy palate. There's a lovely herbal, woodsy edge emanating from the vines themse
90pts Burghound
Nose is comprised by notes of exotic tea plum & anise along with a subtle floral hint. There is again very good richness volume & vibrancy to the medium-bodied flavors that conclude in a youthfully austere balanced & sneaky long finale.
Bright effusive aromatics that run the entire spectrum of red to blue to black fruits amongst notes of pepper, thyme, pine needle and orange zest. The finish is expansive, supple and full of bright energy, with a long lingering echo of flavor.
JS 96Pts.
Really firm & long with a solid core of tannins, earthy fruit & firmness. Medium to full body. Serious structure & length. Juicy & savory. Tension & form to this is beautiful.
Decanter 92Points.
The fruit ripens well here and the wine shows a ripe, exotic note on the nose, while the palate has a dense, rich texture, but the wine never loses sight of its balance. Lovely length and great potential for ageing
RP: 93. Aromas of red rose and crushed strawberries with a smooth, round palate and flavors of Japanese plum, warm cherry, and milk chocolate. A hint of creme de cassis and soft currant linger on the finish.
Shows aromas and flavors of red berries, herbs, and purple flowers. The palate is rich with ripe fruit and medium weight with bright acidity and fine tannins. Aging in up to 25% new Burgundian pièce brings notes of vanilla, toast, and baking spices.
After 18yrs in ex-Bourbon barrels old ex-Oloroso Sherry Butts ex-Port Pipes & ex-Madeira Drums work their magic for a minimum of 6 months, creating a whiskey rich & warming with a lingering malty sweetness & notes of cinnamon baked apple & biscuit.
RP 92Pts.
This wine is ripe and chocolaty, with notes of cedar and cassis. It's medium to full-bodied and represents a pretty classic, velvety style. Consider it a 200-yard drive down the middle of the fairway and be happy to drink it.
James Suckling 97Pts.
You can feel the skins from the grapes, with an apple skin, pear & light pineapple character & texture. It’s full & layered with a sense of muscle & form. Creme caramel & flan notes. Snappy at the end. Give it 3 or 4 years
James Suckling 97Pts.
Green tinge to the yellow color. It’s ripe, with tropical fruit, sliced mangoes, peaches & pineapple, yet there’s a green apple note as well. Full-bodied & dense, with a creamy texture & a long & sophisticated finish. Shows energy &
Luminous, aromatic, & beautifully lifted. High-toned bouquet of red berry fruits is accented by floral notes of fresh rose petals. There is a crystalline, salty edge bracing the raspberry & bright tart cherry fruit. For all its concentration & intensity,
