This 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiraz The Caley is a picture of purity and precision. There are layers of bright red and black currant fruits spliced with graphite, red cherry and the faintest dusting of spice and dried herbs - all beautifully settled with a strong but integrated background of coffee bean oak. A classic claret style follows: a tight fruit core wound up in dense but satiny textured tannins. The finish is killer - seamless, sleek and extremely long, showing a seductive mix of fruit and tannins with a peacock's tail to close. This is a classic in the making.

Firm, glowing dark crimson. The mellow nose is already quite evolved. Lightly – but certainly not aggressively – minty and fine tannins in abundance. Quite a complex undertow. Neatly assembled! No aggressive alcohol. (JR)