All new oak after being fermented in tank for ten days. Supple, soft, juicy red, dark, inky, mulberry fruit character, blackcurrant pastille, licks of mint and dark chocolate, saline minerally notes, graphite tannins pulling things into focus and bringing the wine to impressive length. Youthful, almost unresolved in full, a wine of immense pleasure and tension on its way. A compelling wine, distinct, so pure, so luminous.

96-97 points, The Wine Front (June 2021)

This is as pure an expression of cabernet as you could imagine. It spent six months in new French barriques and there was no fining, yeast additions, or acid additions. Compelling and engaging on the nose with a bright violet and red fruit aroma plus a little of that vineyard ironstone character. The palate is plush with such a powerful, yet refined fruit expression supported by fine chalky tannins and neatly layered oak. There’s a slinky and silky feel that almost, but not quite, conceals the tremendous power here. I would love to be able to drink this wine when it reaches full maturity and potential but sadly that might be a bridge too far.

99 points, Wine Pilot (June 2022)

Hand picked under a full moon on a fruit day. The journey of Vanya is a delight to behold and of course, drink. A wine shaped by 100% cabernet and complete in every way. It’s fragrant with florals, woodsy spices, cassis, mulberries with a dusting of cocoa and warm earth. It’s medium-bodied, long and detailed with beautifully shaped tannins – fine, ripe and textural. Approachable now yet time will give this more layers and depth.

96 points, Wine Companion (July 2022)