...black plum and berry flavors. Glimpses of sage, olive and black pepper peek through the midpalate before closing on firm, fine-grained tannins. Veins of tobacco, sweet spice and chocolate linger throughout.
Ripe and polished, driven by mouthwatering raspberry, blueberry and blackberry sauce flavors racing through, inlaid with a graphite spine and backed by mouthwatering apple wood and anise notes on the finish. Solidly built and vibrant from start to finish.
Pungent, mineral-tinged aromas of ripe black and blue fruits, candied violet and olive paste pick up a peppery element as the wine stretches out. Densely packed and focused on the palate...impressively long finish, which features chewy tannins and a whiplash of smoke-accented bitter cherry.
...great nose of blackberries, ground herbs, tapenade, and liquid violets, full body, and a layered, powerful style...
Oak dominates the nose and palate, giving cedar and clove aromas. There is meatiness and dark, intense plum fruit on the finish, but the oak is the overriding force. Accessible, fine-grained tannins. Substantial without being overstuffed.