A deeply perfumed nose evokes ripe red and blue berries, potpourri and exotic spices, and a mocha nuance emerges with aeration. Juicy and energetic in the mouth, offering appealingly sweet raspberry, cherry cola and lavender pastille flavors and building spice and mineral flourishes. Shows solid floral thrust on the gently tannic, persistent finish, which leaves behind a sappy raspberry liqueur note.

Fresh aromatics open the wine with notes of cherry blossom, fruit and bark. These carry to the palate alongside a rocky, almost salty sapidity and length. The palate is savoury and yet also floral, with the two becoming more intriguing with air. There is plenty to enjoy in this wine, but it is also quite tight currently so allow it time to open if you choose to drink it now, or preferably keep it another year in the cellar before opening. (ECB)

Mouth-wateringly fresh, finely grained texture with excellent precision and focus. Dry but not at all parched, although the fruit does fade quicker than you might prefer. Slight chewiness on the length. (RH)