ITEM 10187398 - Removed from a professional wine storage facility; Purchased direct from winery
Bidder | Amount | Total | |
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$40 |
Blueberry, blackberry, dark cherry, mocha and stemmy herbs lead the charge, leaping onto the palate with a gut punch of fruit density...deceiving in its darkness and weight, as it actually delivers the goods in a lively fashion—I love those contrasts.
Cinnamon, spearmint and black tea flavors ride a nicely firm, lightly tannic texture backed by good acidity in this full-bodied, well-balanced wine. Red cherries, cranberries and star anise develop in the glass.
Rich black cherry aromas meet with black pepper, tart violet and coffee bean aromas on the nose...palate is joyous with flavors of dark cherry and berry, as a steady acidity and tense structure pick up tree bark and peppery spices along the way.
Medium-bodied intensity...richly layered in dark cherry and blackberry fruit. Broad-shouldered, smooth, velvety tannins and a rounded mouthfeel add to the ample mouthfeel and generosity...finishes bright in acidity.