Straight off the bat this smells enticing, with red fruits, choc-mint and muted combination of spices: pepper, cinnamon, five spice and nutmeg. The palate is silky smooth and sexy, black fruited more than red, with wood spices and dried herbs. There is good fruit depth, medium-bodied, finely textured and quite elegant with a dry finish. Clean and clinical; drink over the medium term.

Other vintages: 2005

Rated : 92 Points
Tasted : Sep07
Alcohol : 14.5%
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2007 - 2012