Tasting notes:

A brilliant Super-Tuscan, comprising the usual Bordeaux suspects, the wine is aged in French oak barriques for 18 months. Deep ruby-coloured with a cherry-hued rim, the wine is just beginning to develop. Earthy, with lovely blackcurrant, blackberry and dark plum fruit, accented by cedar wood and notes of crushed roses and violets. Dry, sweet-fruited, the palate has racy acidity and linen-textured tannins framing the flavours. Beautifully integrated, the wine develops across the palate, giving layers of flavour and an intriguing note of Indian spices adding complexity on the lingering finish. Exciting to match grilled sweetbreads with mustard seed glaze.  (Patricia Stefanowicz MW)