Sandbanks' Reserve Baco Noir comes in new bottle labelling, giving a more serious image.

This suits the palate, as while this is a classic Baco, it's more refined than several.

Nose full of red and black fruits, jammy herbalk notes, lots of vanilla, some clove & nutmeg, and rich balsamic.

The palate follows the nose, with an overall herbal jamminess. Best described as juicy, this is a well-made backyard barbecue wine.

Tasted February 2017.