Jim Brand Silent Partner Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
G 93
Deep ruby in colour. Powerful and well composed aromas of blackcurrant, gravel and fruit pastilles with a cedary oak tone. Quite classic in style, with firm tannins and acidity supporting ripe blackberry and blackcurrant flavours with excellent overall balance. Length is impressive and promises enjoyment over the next 5–10 years. Drink 2027–2035 Leconfield Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 G 93 Deep ruby in colour. An elegantly framed Cabernet Sauvignon, with blackberry, blackcurrant aromas and dried herbs, with roasted chestnut wood influences. Vigorous with firm grainy tannins and fresh acidity well matched to fleshy blackberry and blackcurrant flavours with excellent mid-palate viscosity. Youthful, well structured and built to cellar well. Drink 2027–2035 Ottelia Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 G 93 Mid to deep ruby in colour. A beautifully fragrant expression of Cabernet Sauvignon with wafts of pure cassis, crushed leaves and blackcurrant with a little touch of redcurrant in the mix. Medium weight and refined in style with a well composed palate while layers of blackcurrant and dark earth are lifted by a touch of black olive. Pristine balance is the key here, which underpins a fine yet lengthy finish. Drink now–2034 Ottelia Nebbiolo 2024 G 93 Mid-garnet red. Perfumed and elegant with well articulated aromas of red cherry and potpourri with a dusting of earth and spice that are seamless and beautifully composed. A very silky expression of Nebbiolo with fresh acidity and gently chewy tannins providing a good base to the cranberry and strawberry flavours with a little bit of star anise and spice hiding behind in an ethereal, perfumed and silky smooth finish. Drink now–2033 Redman Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot 2022 G 93 Deep ruby in colour. Intense yet compact aromas of choc mint, leaf and cassis, against a cedary backdrop and finely tuned oak. Firm tannins to start before fleshing out, with flavours of black olives and blackcurrant, topped with dried herbs and some cedary oak. Excellent composure in a very even shape, building to a lengthy and fleshy finish. Classically styled to enjoy over the medium term. Drink 2031–2042
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