Medium garnet, with significant fading edges. Aromas of dried herbs, mushrooms, rolled cigar, red cherry, brambles, twigs. Some acids and mineral feel gives a good bright feel, and tannins rounded, with flavours of sour cherry, cloves, savoury charcuterie, and red flowers. Lengthy, complex lightly-smoked finish

Medium garnet, with significant fading edges. Nose started rather mild, but gained intensity after a whiff, with red cherry, leather aromas. An immediate savoury sense on the palate, with rounded tannins, flavours of cherry, cloves, leather, slight roses, tar, paprika. The leathery feel continues to the back, and fairly lengthy finish

Slightly pale garnet, clearly browning. Stubbornly muted nose, with bits of underripe red cherry, brambles and twigs. Some heightened acids, and tannins provide a slight bite, with rather mild upfront flavours, but develops into tart sour cherry, coffee beans, and roses. Fair length

Slightly pale garnet core with browning edges. Complex developed nose of blackberry, cranberry, dried leaves, and fine smokes. Rounded, silky tannins, with a fairly intense cherry punch, with cloves and cinnamon, green herbs, red florals, and pencil shavings. The florals and fruits persisted for more than a minute past. Great wine!