(2012) Too much oak here? It is big, balsamic and even a touch seaweedy, though the huge fruit richness on the palate is impressive.

(2012) Multi-varietal, this is very Australian in style with a touch of volatility and copious black fruit. Massive chocolaty presence on the palate.

(2012) Plenty of oak here, but the fruit is equal, giving this really good vibrancy and a tangy freshness in the finish.

(2012) A really nice wine this, vinous and savoury, and with a big powerful structure, but the fruit is ripe and full, the finish perhaps a touch harsh.

(2012) A little too much dry extract but otherwise a lovely wine, concentrated, but harmonious.

(2012) A multi-varietal wine, this has an Amarone-like, appealing but rich and curranty nose, with plum, sweet, soft fruit and a spicy finish.

(2011) Lightly herbal notes, again good, crisp, lithe and lively fruit. Slightly less concentrated on the palate than the 2008 andjust lacks a little of the density. Still a crisp, fine quality Syrah. Sophoclese says this had only been bottled for two weeks at time of tasting.

(2011) Sophocles explains this grape was traditionally found in field blends, used with Mavro to add body and colour. It comes from a plot of 50-year-old vines and has a distinctive, resinous, herbal and earthy nose. The palate has really good fruit and gamy qualities, and it has excellent balance with quite a fine tannin.

(2011) Vamvakada is another name for Maratheftiko. Quite earthy, though quite solid red fruit on the nose. A nice fleshy roundness on the palate, with one year in barrel giving some weight and softness to rather herbal fruit. Not huge length, but dense and chewy tannins, freshening acidity and a bit of substance.

(2011) Has a slightly gamier nose, with still a slightly cooked quality. Leathery. The palate is big-boned and dense, with a sweetness to the fruit that adds a level of complexity (and enjoyment) to the slightly tough, leathery, herbal quality. A touch longer too.