RED WINE

It’s a most attractive wine. It will age. It tastes of smoky oak and choc-licorice, black cherry and mint, with citrus and herb/twig-like notes stitched through. Tannin is fine-grained and the length is sound, as is balance. It also has a good overall sense of composure, if not at this early age a lot of wow factor. Time will be kind. CAMPBELL MATTINSON

Hand picked, fermented in small open fermenters, 70% whole bunches. Basket pressed into small French oak barriques for 8 months, blended and placed into 150yo underground vats for 5 months. Comes fully formed into the world, combining black/blueberry fruits, sweet spice, baked earth and wood smoke. Warms on the palate, with a depth of fruit intensity and light savouriness. Tasted soon after bottling and already looking a winner. JENNI PORT

Deep yet transparent nose of plum, candied orange and wet earth. At once fleshy and elegant on the very focused palate, which has a wonderful delicacy. Long refined finish. From the Sugarloaf Creek Vineyard. Drink or hold. Screw cap. (95) JAMES SUCKLING