dark robe; the nose has Southern tendencies via its blackberry jam, black olives, snug curving, is rather elemental. The palate serves a stylish glass, holds attractive richness with fine powder tannins circling it late on. The fruit is soaked in style, lightly aromatic, consistent all through. It’s in shape to be a rather gourmand St Jo, drinking quite early – from mid-late-2023. 13°. 46,800 b. 4 stars