Deepish red colour with a good purple tint in the meniscus. The bouquet is shy and reserved, emerging with understated 'forest floor' and dark cherry aromas overlain by smoky-oak lending hints of meaty-charcuterie. The wine is medium to full-bodied and shows great intensity from concentrated fruit, the flavour lasting long on the farewell and the tannins adding a supple backing of structure. There's a succulence to the fruit at its core, while the finish resonates long and satisfying. Utterly delicious drinking now—a most impressive pinot noir.