This is splendidly ripe and enticing on the nose with cassis, cigar, Asian spice and stylish oak aromas on the nose. The palate displays excellent concentration and plush texture, wonderfully framed by layers of fine tannins, finishing structured and persistent. At its best: now to 2033. (Rod Phillips,wineorbit.co.nz,April 2026) This is splendidly ripe and enticing on the nose with cassis, cigar, Asian spice and stylish oak aromas on the nose. The palate displays excellent concentration and plush texture, wonderfully framed by layers of fine tannins, finishing structured and persistent. At its best: now to 2033. (Rod Phillips,wineorbit.co.nz,April 2026) 750 mL bottle