Jane Faulkner

"Impenetrable inky red colour. Rich and ripe style, a little too much yet well put together. Black fruit mixed with dried herbs, black olives, bitter chocolate and lots of charry oak. There's a fineness on the palate, just the alcohol warmth and oak gives a bigger impression, the latter adds to the tannin structure."

Mike Bennie

"Strong oak scents over dark fruit leading with graphite, cedar, then the dark berry-plum, choc-cherry combo going on in the bouquet. The palate is stately with fine clove-oak draped over soft, mellifluous rum ‘n’ raisin fruit character. It’s surprisingly soft and medium weight but shows good concentration and depth of flavour. Satisfying for its heft yet showing grace, though you could comment on a touch of breathy feel, heat, as the wine finishes. Nicely balanced, you’d say, and for those seeking an older school, bolder red wine."