Huon Hooke
Medium depth of red-purple colour; there are smoked-meaty aromas, some funky notes and the palate is medium-intense with a skein of drying tannins that provide a reasonably balanced firmness to the finish. Points: 90/100
Medium depth of red-purple colour; there are smoked-meaty aromas, some funky notes and the palate is medium-intense with a skein of drying tannins that provide a reasonably balanced firmness to the finish. Points: 90/100
Predominantly estate fruit off their Lenswood vineyard and aged in 40% new French oak. This is all rose and violet with the prettiest warming cinnamon quill spice and aromas of new forest undergrowth. Nature, bottled. A burst of red cherry and pomegranate juiciness through the middle makes for a welcome accompaniment to the enjoyable chewy tannin structure. I like this wine. Time will help all the elements unite. Points: 94/100
Lifted and perfumed aromas of wild raspberries, orange peel and potpourri. The palate is medium-bodied with firmly integrated tannins, focused acidity and notes of red currants, cassia bark and graphite. Very pure and fresh. Drink or hold. Screw cap. Points: 95/100