”Machine picked from a 30yo vineyard, 24 days on skins, pressed to barrel for inoculated ferment, matured for 14 months in French oak (25% new). While the oak is evident on the nose, the fruit behind it is plush, vibrant, alive and exciting. Blackberry, mulberry, strawberry and pomegranate, with a healthy portion of red licorice and very bright appley acidity. The tannins are finely ground and shapely. All things coalesce on the palate to bring about a pretty joyful experience. The acidity is perhaps a little fresher than expected, but otherwise brilliant.”