A compact red, with good tension from the well-knit tannins, plus a brambly overtone of wild herbs and zesty spices layered with blackberry, plum skin, mandarin orange peel and espresso notes. Minerally finish. Best after...

This solidly built version displays a graphite edge running from start to finish, giving a structured feel as notes of dark plum, blackberry and black currant reduction move through slowly, building tension and power...