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JAMES SUCKLING: "Good depth here, showing tapenade, some very fresh dark currants, paprika and minty black cherries. Medium- to full-bodied with structured, granular tannins and a powerful but juicy finish. 64% cabernet sauvignon and 36% merlot."
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ANSON: "Austere, but well built, layers that build slowly but surely, plenty of white and black pepper spice, leafy but fragrant, this is enjoyable, classic and balanced, a little old school but full of pleasure. Harvest 23 September to 7 October. 28% new oak"
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DECANTER: "Dark blackcurrant and soft herbal tones on the nose. Vivid purple colour in the glass. Succulent and cool, this has a graceful palate - it’s light-footed for Belgrave, leaning into the vintage, so it’s relatively lean but there’s purity and clarity and a cool aspect. Some salty stones. Fresh - this will be very drinkable once in a bottle. Just a light touch where they really didn't try and do anything that nature didn’t provide. A touch of sweet juicy blueberries on the mid palate and chalky tones on the finish. I like it. Tasted twice."
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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Blackberries, black currants, spearmint, and a hint of dark chocolate form the core of this wine. Medium-bodied, crunchy, and juicy, with plenty of currants in every sniff, and sip. Just a year or so in the bottle, and this will be easy to enjoy for at least 15 years or more. Drink from 2028-2040."
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VINUM: "Dunkle Farbe, intensive Waldbeerfrucht im Duft, dazu noble Röstnoten, Tabak, ein Hauch Krautigkeit schwingt mit; ausbalanciert am Gaumen, markante Tannine und eine rassige Säure verleihen Grip, kernig, mit schönem Spannungsbogen und erfreulicher Länge. Endet würzig. Einmal mehr von hoher Qualität."
