2020 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Tuscany, Italy Chassagne-Montrachet Les Embazees Blackcurrants and blackberries with tree

Blackcurrants and blackberries with tree and bark aromas

The Arnot‑Roberts 2023 Syrah from Que Syrah Vineyard walks into focus rather than striking—its perfume opens on boysenberry and forest earth

yet well-balanced

Puig Oriol offers aromatic nose density of ripe cherry

cedar and graphite framed by ripe

2020 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Tuscany, Italy Chassagne-Montrachet Les Embazees Blackcurrants and blackberries with treeQuite closed at the very first sniff, opening to reveal youthful aromas of small red fruits, intoxicating fresh violets, almost vinous character and some earthy tones. The palate is firm with medium body and velvety tannins that are a little hard on the finish now, yet balanced by refreshing acidity. Opens nicely at the end. Intense and polished style to this, yet it needs a little time for better integration. Best from 2025. James Suckling