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An explosively perfumed bouquet evokes ripe red and dark berries, patchouli, candied flowers and five-spice powder, and a smoky mineral overtone... Stains the palate with intense black raspberry, boysenberry and lavender pastille flavors... Delivers a suave blend of power and finesse, displaying impressive depth of flavor and no rough edges...finishes extremely long and sweet, with lingering dark berry and spice notes; smooth tannins add late grip.
Broad and supple, deftly wrought to show vivid cherry and plum flavors on a sleek frame, playing against beef carpaccio notes and powdery tannins on a long and expressive finish.
...pure bouquet with black cherry and cassis fruit, quite floral in style, well defined...medium-bodied with fine tannin, black and purple fruit here rather than red fruit, quite grippy in the mouth with decent salinity towards the finish that delivers a subtle brine-like note on the finish.
Aromas of dark fruits with blue plums and blackberries followed by tree bark, wet leaves, and cloves with subtle leather notes. Medium-bodied, soft acidity with dusty fine tannins...so savory and piquant.