Sam Kim, Wine Orbit – 94 Points
It's wonderfully expressed on the nose, showing blackcurrant, dark plum, olive, clove and toasted nut characters, leading to a richly textured palate offering terrific fruit purity with spicy nuances. Beautifully structured with a persistent, sturdy finish. At its best: now to 2035
Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot – 91 Points
An extra year in the bottle is starting to bring this wine into an excellent drinking zone. It’s medium-bodied with a fruit intensity that carries effortlessly to a sustained finish. A cloak of vanillin oak with subtle earthy nuances wraps the fruit into a tight bundle as it carries forward to a long finish. Ready to drink now.
Score: 91/100 Cellar: 5 years