[JR]

A perfect lunch thread. A good ripe depth of colour. The nose shows primary red fruits at first, before developing some gamey notes, opening out into a blend of green apples and farmyard characteristics. Medium bodied, but with some considerable weight on the palate, and with a very good depth of character. It has slightly mushroomy dark fruit, with a firm, tingling, peppery malic acidity. Cottony texture which has appeal. Short finish. Good now, and over the next two to three years.