Bouquet
Unmistakably Pinot Noir. The full spectrum is on offer here as earthy, briary tones intersperse with fresh red and black summer berries and straps of red liquorice. Darker notes of black cherries and charred meats then appear, providing a firm stage for all these ethereal notes to play out upon. All this merges seamlessly with interplay of spicy tones, not only derived by balanced oak inputs but also via subtle whole bunch stem inclusion.

Palate
The palate is immediately mouth filling, then sweeps sharply into focus as a flood of primary and secondary characters glide upon a graceful, yet driving, acid line coupled with fine tannin support. The passage gains momentum towards a finish that persists and returns in waves.

Cellaring
Whilst drinking well now, this will cellar for at least 10 years.

• Alcohol: 13.9%
• Closure: Screw cap
• Maturation: 22 months in 100% French oak (31% new).

How is this drinking now?
Foresty nose with hints of mushroom/truffle. Brooding black fruits linger behind the savoury complexity. Plush with good tension. Drink 2020-2025.