Backsberg Family Wines Patriarch 2023

95 | Very deep purple colour; lovely ripe, clean fruit on the nose. Blackberry, cassis, mulberry; full-bodied and pure. A superb wine with none of the shortcomings of the grape. Worth cellaring and will be better in the future, too.

95 | Vibrant, lifted red fruits. Brisk and crunchy tannins. Lots of energy here. Not overly concentrated but plenty of charm.

91 | Very leafy bouquet, hints of just-ripe red currants and cranberry. Medium-bodied, leafy, just on the edge of ripeness, with crunchy red currant and cranberry notes. Good persistence.

89 | Stony, subdued herbal nose. Earthy and tea-like palate. Savoury and spicy, extracted style with peppery fruit on the lingering finish.