Dark core, opaque, dull garnet rim; violets, tar, a little raspberry, bitter chocolate, menthol, wild dark berry, smooth texture, vanilla, oak spice; nice texture, velvety, tarry finish, spicy, some grip, some heat on finish; called Clarendon Syrah.

Deep plum to rim, good clarity; fresh berry, sweet, slight jamminess, hint of smoke; good tartness on the palate but lots of sweet fruit, not quite confected but very ripe, blueberry, latent or non existent tannin; seems like valley fruit, I need more structure, thought this was a benchmark Zin but this is much less exciting than Monte Rosso from Martini or Bedrock for similar price.

Dark purple core with light purple rim; raspberry, slight brick dust, black pepper; nice grippy Grenache, raspberry, tart sweet initially, nice depth, medicinal; very good, this should age well.

Intensely black with tiny bright violet rim; only partially open on the nose, violets, plum, dark berry, tar; fairly soft; very drinkable but not expressive at this stage; check back in 3+ years.