It's splendidly ripe and inviting on the nose with blackcurrant, subtle tobacco and spicy oak characters with an elegant herbal infusion. The palate displays excellent focus and drive, beautifully complemented by succulent fruit intensity and fine texture. Layers of chalky tannins provide structure and frame, finishing long and delectable. At its best: now to 2036. Score - 94. (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, Jan. 2023) It's splendidly ripe and inviting on the nose with blackcurrant, subtle tobacco and spicy oak characters with an elegant herbal infusion. The palate displays excellent focus and drive, beautifully complemented by succulent fruit intensity and fine texture. Layers of chalky tannins provide structure and frame, finishing long and delectable. At its best: now to 2036. Score - 94. (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, Jan. 2023) 750 mL bottle