Colour/ Nose- Medium depth ruby with a bright slightly lighter strawberry rim. A generous mix of ripe berry and black cherry fruit intensely layered with mineral tones & attractive coriander, rosemary & thyme herbaceous complexity.

Palate- Smooth, medium bodied entry with intense juicy red & blackberry fruit flavours that are in perfect harmony with the well defined yet restrained tannins.

Overall- A medium bodied approachable cab with soft smooth tannins allowing early accessibility yet potential to develop further complexity within 2-3 years.

Food- Grilled fillet, rump or sirloin with full flavoured pepper sauces. Roasted red meat with rich gravy, oxtail, lamb shanks & mature full flavoured cheese.

Daily Express 17/11/07

Anthony Worrall Thompson's Wine of the Week

"bursting with heavy cassis and blackberry flavours"