Clear ruby with a purple/pink hue and a floral and spiced nose of blossoms, violets, cherries and lush red berries, blood orange and Chinotto, roasted fig leaf, sweet Darjeeling tea, dried mint, vanilla, cassia, forest underbrush and a gentle charred smokiness.

In the mouth, you’re met with deliciously ripe, juicy, yet crunchy flavours of black cherries, luscious red berries, plum and spice that are lifted with florals and deepened by savoury herbals. A grip of fine grained, peach fur-like tannins brings good tension and texture, while beautifully judged acidity drives it all with intensity and freshness. There’s a lovely sense of balance with this release, and though it shows the meat and bones for aging, it’s already drinking well! The tail is long and quite tight, ending on a final note of tart apple and plum skins. Delicious… good luck keeping your hands off this one!