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This inky, intensely plummy Syrah balances rich, pulsating black-fruit flavors against lip-smacking cassis and accents of tapenade, charcuterie and blood...framed by fine, firm tannins and lingering notes of vanilla, chocolate and earth.
Displays smoky, mineral-driven aromas of ripe cherry and dark berry preserves, along with hints of olive, pipe tobacco and incense. Smooth, sappy and broad in the mouth, offering deep blackberry, kirsch, floral pastille and allspice flavors and a spicy touch of cracked pepper. Shows serious power and a resonating dark fruit note on the floral- and mineral-tinged finish, which is framed by chewy, steadily mounting tannins.
...hints of mint, fennel, crushed stone and blackberries. It's full-bodied and rich, expansive and generous without crossing over into being jammy, with savory notes of black olives and roast meat to balance out the ripe fruit and a lingering, softly tannic finish.
Nicely packed, with a mix of dark currant and blackberry compote notes that are still coiled up, along with bay, dark olive and racy sanguine flavors. Persistent and focused on the finish, with plenty in reserve.