Swinney, Farvie Mourvèdre, 2022

Owner Matt Swinney and winemaker Rob Mann's ambition here is to produce a Bandol-inspired Mourvèdre that displays the variety's splendid qualities. This has fabulous, deep richness lent grace by a lovely, lilting spice and floral lift. The palate has substance and texture, with layers of silky tannins, and yet a cleansing sense of lightness, delicacy and pin-point precision. A wine of entrancing contrast, complexity and fidelity to its vineyard origins, the oak influence subtly fills out the corners without dominating its personality. You can enjoy this immediately (decanting recommended), or it will age gracefully for many years.