93 Points - jamessuckling.com - 4th October 2022
Perfumed nose of dried violets, blackcurrants, peppercorns and cacao. Hazelnuts and sweet spices, too. Creamy and polished, with a full body and velvety tannins. Delicious chocolate and sweet spice on the lengthy finish. Better from 2023. Screw cap.
92 Points - Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion, 4th May 2024
Deep macerated plum, blackcurrant and blackberry fruits studded with spice, blackberry jam, pressed flowers, Old Gold chocolate, vanilla, wood spice and earth. There's a little more of a loose-knit feel to this release; it's wider in shape with chocolatey tannins and some nice sour-cherry acidity.
90 Points - The Real Review – Huon Hooke - 8th January 2023
Deep-ish red with a strong purple tinge, the aromas herbal/foresty and red-fruited, seems indicative of a cooler site. The wine is medium-full bodied and the tannins slightly chewy and a trifle bitter on the finish. Liberal oak has been employed. Mocha and cocoa-powder. Better in a year or two.