This has aromas of blackberries, fresh plums, oyster shells, iodine, violets and tobacco leaves. Chocolate and salted caramel notes come through on the palate. It’s full-bodied, yet elegant and light-footed. Polished, with velvety, well-integrated tannins. All so seamless and endless. 100% merlot. Drink or hold.

The winemaking team describe this as 'an explosive year' - a hot summer was preceded by a cool spring which yielded healthy, crunchy grapes. The 2015 Redigaffi has crushed blackberry and wild bramble aromas, and a slightly lifted note. It is seductively smooth on the palate, with a rich, plump middle and a lovely blue plum, black fruited, smoky element with a little toasty oak. The tannins are fine but with a slight dryness. I liked it a little better when I tasted it in 2018 but it may just be this particular bottle, or this stage in its evolution. Nevertheless, it is still a beautiful wine.

The 2015 Redigaffi is dubbed "an explosive year" by the winery team. In fact, this Merlot is especially opulent and exuberant after a cool spring season and a hot summer. Fruit on the vine was picture-perfect, and I remember photographing clusters for my archive. My tasting notes describe dark cherry fruit, baker's chocolate and a soft lactic note. The wine wraps thickly over the palate, imparting sweet tannins, toasted oak and lots of abundant textural richness. This is a beauty that is still holding well. - Monica Larner

Lush and polished, featuring a cashmere texture caressing vanilla, chocolate, black cherry and plum flavors. Well-balanced, with a persistent finish. The harmony hides a solid structure. Decant now. Merlot. Best from 2020 through 2032. 1,000 cases made, 90 cases imported. — BS