Has the typical light colour of nebbiolo that bears no relation to the savoury tannins of the variety, here running through start to finish and positively demanding food, preferably an Italian ragout. This is Heathcote Estate's first release of the variety, though the pomegranate and rose petal aromas are classic. Points: 94/100
Medium brick-red colour, faint tinge of purple at the rim; bouquet is dried flowers and dried herbs, a note of violet, the palate lean and intense, savoury/mellow and the finish is all fine grained, drying but supple tannins. Very attractive nebbiolo, the real thing, dry earth and rusty nails. Excellent. Points: 93/100
Convincing nebbiolo. Tannic as all get-up, in a good way. Undergrowth and cherries, pomegranate and tobacco, decayed roses and mint. It starts off slow but builds towards an impressive finish, and responds very well to air. Most impressive. Points: 93/100
