Smooth texture, good grip of tannins with cooler blue fruit flavours - blueberries and black cherries. This is fairly classic with svelte tannins and generous fruit. The finish has cooling minty notes giving overall freshness. Some hints of cloves, dark chocolate and cinnamon too on the slightly austere finish. One to hold on to.

Whether I landed on an off bottle or simply misunderstood the wine when I tasted it a few months ago is unclear, but what is certain is that I misjudged the 2019 Corbin. Offering up inviting aromas of plums, raspberries, violets, vine smoke and raw cocoa, it's medium to full-bodied, supple and enveloping, with velvety tannins, succulent acids and an elegant, complete profile. This beautiful wine includes some 15% Cabernet Franc.