Slightly deeper colour than RSV. A very expressive nose with more fruit intensity. Cherry, wild strawberry, cigar box and a touch of damp earth. Something slightly Pauillac-like about it! A stern, medium-bodied palate, cohesive and focused, conservative with notes of dried blood, iron amongst the red fruits. Broody, masculine finish with just a light sprinkle of white pepper. Again, there is a stalky quality in the background. A second bottle is similar but more sensuous and feminine. (NM-Wine Journal)

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(with thanks to Pat Dukes). An intensely floral nose is composed of red and black fruit aromas that are nuanced and beautifully elegant though there is a noticeable herbal tea character that some may find more than they care for. There is excellent punch to the powerful, focused and intense middle weight plus flavors that possess outstanding precision and minerality on the still muscular finish that delivers strikingly good length. This is still very tight and firmly structured though not so much that it couldn't be enjoyed now though if you're tempted to open a bottle I would strongly suggest giving it an hour of aeration first. Tasted twice in the last year with consistent notes.

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