Probably 8.5/10, for me. Really lovely, smooth and polished but doesn’t have the factor X that my absolute faves - nebbiolo, sangiovese and riesling - can conjure up. Really glad to have tried it but, at that price, probably not one I’ll get again.
Slightly to my surprise, the wine of the month so far has been Nadia Curto’s 2014 Arborina Barolo which, after a few ‘ok’ bottles has turned a corner into wonderfulness. It was as though someone had flicked a switch and brought out a whole new layer of flavour. Also, I feel hugely biased after reading her lovely message to the Society.
Pure luck really. Great to hear your Bin 28 is in a good place. Once again, I’ve a six pack of the very same in reserves and was wondering when to pull it so your notes are much appreciated, Cheers !
Edit - I’m not scoring, the best criteria for me is would I buy it again, the answer, without any hesitation whatsoever. It’s a terrific wine for £14.50 and the food pairing is as good as any I’ve enjoyed recently chez moi. Can’t say more really !
I’ll go with a solid 8/10 for this. Very good and nice with a lot to give, but feel I’ve had better bottles of this wine. However, I haven’t tried it for a few years and maybe my tastes are just changing.
No problem, it is very good and in a good spot, however would expect it to improve over the next couple of years I think (and it will likely live for another 10+ based on other vintages I’ve had. It is soft and very approachable for sure and will be great with any red meat you can chuck at it.
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Feel free to do either - I tend to just go with my heart based on how I found the wine on the night, in terms of enjoyment. 
Goodnight, sweethearts