The boldness of this wine is always impressive but it seems to posses an amazing ability to seduce with flamboyant, undeniably delicious fruit. There is a deep, pure core of cherry fruit on the nose that is cloaked in plenty of dark, hard brown spice, with some cola and wild herbs, too. The palate has depth, breadth and drive. Really muscular but the long, noble tannins allow just enough soft, fleshy fruit to emerge to make this wine almost irresistibly drinkable. The acidity brings juicy freshness to the finish, sappy and full of life; it trails a long, steady path. This is thrilling stuff. Drink now. - Nick Stock