Deep colour vivid purple hue; densely packed black fruits with a touch of fresh sage and mocha; the density is palpable on the palate with the toasty oak weaving seamlessly in amongst the fruit; big lavish and friendly and warm if this wine could cuddle you it probably would.

This starts off tarry and tight, but gradually opens up to reveal mint-tinged blueberries. It's medium to full in body and reasonably firm on the palate, but the tannins are silky enough to make it approachable now, imparting a softly dusty touch to the warm, spicy finish. JOE CZERWINSKI

It's the acidity that I find distracting. It helps give the wine a refreshing quality but it also pokes out and distracts. It otherwise tastes of blackberry jubes and coffee grounds woody herbs and cream. The fruit is black the integration of oak excellent. It feels for the most part beautifully balanced. Ripe - and not overripe - and in the sweet spot flavour/weight-wise. The acidity had me scratching my head a little.