Cask sample. Light to mid crimson. Dark-red fruit and a touch savoury. Firm, chewy, packed with fruit. Honest, complete, juicy.

(from vines that average 65+ years of age). A mild touch of reduction blurs the nuance of the ripe red and dark berry fruit and earth scents that are trimmed in a light application of wood. The rich, voluminous and delic...(read more)

Subtle though still easily perceptible wood sets off the fruity but not simple aromas of mostly ripe white orchard fruit scents. There is fine volume to the generously proportioned middle weight flavors that offer solid...(read more)

Once again there is a pretty floral character to the nose of spicy black cherry and soft wood nuances. There is more volume and richness to the highly seductive medium weight flavors that possess evident power on the sap...(read more)

(from vines planted in 1972 and raised in ~60% new oak). More evident wood influence can be found on the spicy if decidedly less expressive nose of various dark berries, warm earth and a violet top note. The palate impre...(read more)

(vinified with around 20% whole clusters). A more elegant nose reflects moderate floral character, especially violet, on the overtly ripe yet fresh aromas of fresh red and dark fruit. The attractively textured and energe...(read more)

A more floral and more elegant nose is comprised by notes of citrus confit, acacia blossom and a dollop of wood toast. There is a more attractive and finer texture to the medium-bodied flavors that also flash evident min...(read more)