A dry and warm spring /summer and an autumn harvest period of continued warmth presented near perfect vintage conditions. The resultant red wines are abundant in rich and bold varietal characters and the wine structures are fine, linear and supple with ripe fruit tannins.

Youthful and classic cabernet aromas of chocolate mint, violets, briary hedgerow fruits with a touch of mocha and toasted oak spice.

A bag of bramble and briary fruits - red currants, mulberries, plums, blackberries and blueberries, all supple and rich. This ambling fruit richness is bridled by plentiful and fine fruit tannins, well assisted by the finest grained French oak.

Barbecued lamb and Manchego.