I’ve not seen much of this about retail which could be a result of any or all of 1) sold out 2) not sold at the places where I’d normally look 3) limited production 4) staggered release.

It smells and tastes of liquorice, black fruit, cedar and has a slight floral perfume. In the mouth full bodied with classy saturating fine grained Cabernet tannins and perfectly pitched fruit weight to match. Certainly dry and with big extract but not over done - it offers strength without heaviness. Again oak is good and not overplayed. Finishes fresh and red fruited with superb length of flavour. It’s all class and (after a good decant) certainly quite approachable as a young wine if you suddenly succumb to a foolish mood.

Other vintages reviewed : 2004, 1993, 2003, 1999, 1994

Rated : 96 Points
Tasted : Jul08
Alcohol : 14%
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2013 - 2025+