Deep, dark and brooding in the glass, this wine is quite restrained on the nose, but so, so opulent on the palate. There are some subtle smoke and savoury elements present. Seductive violets and creamy brambly cassis fruits vie for attention with spicy cedar. Tannins are totally ripe and acidity is in perfect balance with fruit and the gloriously long finish. Juicy, rich, fresh fruit appears on the mid-palate. A lovely cooling acidity rounds out the deeply satisfying finish. This is very serious, deeply enjoyable and a touch hedonistic in its delivery of plump fruit and focussed freshness. Score: 18.5