Askerne CSM 2023

David Walker Bell writes "From a single vineyard, it is a blend of a couple of rarer grapes – Carmenere and Mourvedre, plus Syrah. A dark ruby colour, with a tangy bouquet of raspberry, cherry and negroni. Smooth and sleek on the palate, with a few savoury edges, but I’m not getting much tannin, or oak, even. Just a lovely balm-like softness."

Cameron Douglas MS writes "Bright, fresh and youthful with a core of dried herb, tobacco and earthy qualities then red berries fruit of blackcurrant and plum, some blue fruit ideas then violet. There’s lots of youthful and energy. On the palate a wine of satin cream texture then core red fruit flavours that mirror the bouquet followed by dried herb and leafy qualities. As the wine opens out the flavour of milk chocolate begins to emerge adding another layer of flavour and style. Excellent tannin and acid structure, a plush and fleshy wine, well made, youthful and ready with best drinking from day of purchase through 2030."

Sam Kim, Wine Orbit writes "Splendidly fruited and fragrant, the bouquet shows Black Doris plum, dark cherry, thyme, floral, and nutmeg aromas, leading to a succulent palate offering supple texture backed by polished tannins, making it sturdy and balanced with a pleasing dry finish. A blend of Carmenere, Syrah & Mourvèdre. At its best: now to 2029."