Not only a perfect 100 from Falstaff, but a perfect 100 every time they tried it. They said:
Deep dark ruby garnet, opaque core, violet reflections, delicate edge lightening. Fresh black forest berry confit, dark heart cherries, fresh orange zest, fine slate spice, very puristic, young bouquet. Complex, juicy, fully ripe cherries, fine, supporting tannins, delicate nougat, mineral and persistent, has elegance and length, a top-class wine.
Also a 98 from Decanter (their best ever)
It's a very deep blue-black colour with an expressive, super-ripe nose of plum, mint and bergamot which springs from the glass. The palate is rich, velvety and voluptuous in typical Graham’s style. The initial richness makes the tannins, which show up on the ripe, broad, mouthwatering finish. Wonderful purity and definition. A real wow of a wine!
Suckling agrees:
Wow! Amazing aromas of crushed blackberry and blueberry, stems and rose petal. Entrancing. Full-bodied, very tight and powerful with ultra-fine tannins. Intense richness of crushed berries, chocolate, hazelnut and coffee.
And the Wine Spectator:
Lush and inviting, with waves of cassis, melted red licorice, plum preserves and boysenberry reduction coursing through, carried by a velvety structure that lets this flow wonderfully. Flashes of apple wood and tar score the finish, which ends with authoritative cut. This is serious.
This is about as great as Vintage Port gets. Especially for less than $100.
