Estimate
Deep-pitched cherry, blackberry, cola and licorice scents are enlivened by building floral and mineral notes. Palate-staining dark berry, floral pastille and mocha flavors show excellent clarity and spicy thrust on the back half. Impressively concentrated yet lively as well, showing sharp delineation and echoing cherry and floral notes...
...sappy and stalky complexity on the nose...attractive complexity and fragrant allure. The palate has fine-grained and detailed tannins and carries a long, plush and fluid array of fruit to the fleshy, bright finish.
...offers a lush and quite lovely mix of red fruits...streak of chicken stock, but as the wine breathes open, it turns more supple and fruit driven. Tannins are ripe and substantial...
...pretty nose of warm black berries and cherries, blueberry and boysenberry jam, framed with vanilla and nutmeg plus touches of forest floor, with just a bit of alcoholic heat on the nose. Medium to full-bodied, it features gobs of blue and black fruit jam in the mouth with plenty of baking spice nuance, grainy tannins and great freshness, finishing long and sweet.