Bright garnet with a subtle brick rim, showing graceful maturity. The nose is beautifully evolved and expressive, opening with dried fig, plum, black cherry and cedar, layered with tobacco leaf, dried herbs and earthy complexity. On the palate this is medium-bodied and wonderfully resolved. Plush dark fruit is framed by silky, polished tannins and savoury integration. Notes of cocoa, subtle spice and earthy undertones emerge through a harmonious mid-palate, while balanced acidity keeps the wine fresh and composed. The finish is long, complex and lingering with persistent earthy richness and refined elegance. Anyone for a cigar? Vino Masters

Score: 95/100 ★★★★★ Mature and silky with an abundance of flavour, complexity and length.

Opaque purple colour stains the glass. Aromas of red and black fruits, sweet spices and a touch of mint. Full-bodied and big on flavour, rich, ripe plum, dried herbs, Italian bitters and sweet oak. Huge tannins sit comfortably with high alcohol, ripe fruit and an indulgent mouthfeel.

A rich and velvety wine. Notes of underripe plum skin, bittersweet chocolate, tobacco, suede, menthol, espresso, and bell pepper skins.

Rich and fragrant, the bouquet shows blackcurrant, thyme, game, mixed spice, and toasted almond characters. It's beautifully rounded and generous on the palate, delivering excellent weight and fine flow. Tannins are chalky and well-integrated, making it splendidly structured with an excellent line and length