Vibrant, deep crimson red-purple colour, with a fragrant, spicy nose, combining a range of red fruits and subtle oak characters. On the palate, the wine is an attractive blend of red and black fruits with a variety of spices. Ripe, fine tannins and good concentration provide structure, length and a seamless balance.
Perfect with full flavoured meat dishes especially roast beef.
Lovely aromatic red fruit on nose with very structured but very fine tannins, fresh acidity, lovely scented red fruit and flint, great length and a perfumed spice finish.
Earth and spice, some dusty notes form the fine-grained French oak add further interest and complexity. Briary fruit and blackcurrant notes also provide a freshness to the nose. The 2006 Reiver show more restraint than the previous vintages and will take a few months to blossom in the bottle. Flavours of dark chocolate, Satsuma plums and crushed leaves mingle with supple tannin and refreshing acidity.
