this vintage, vf's flagship red is a blend of 77% cabernet sauvignon, 16% malbec and 7% petit verdot. although it's full-bodied and lush, it's by no means the world's biggest or ripest cabernet blend. instead, it's impeccably balanced and gentle, serving up cassis, vanilla and a touch of baking spices in generous swirls that reach a crescendo on the long finish. drink now–2030.
Heytesbury