ITEM 10191928 - Removed from a professional wine storage facility; Purchased upon release
Expansive, smoke- and mineral-accented black and blue fruits, licorice, smoky bacon, mocha, violet and licorice on the highly perfumed nose...extremely persistent and incisive finish, which features resonating floral and exotic spice notes.
Whiffs of espresso, ore and charred meat mingle into thunderous flavors of crème de cassis and roasted plums in this wine.
This is very refined, with a long beam of cassis, dark cherry and boysenberry fruit flavors that cut a pure path as sleek iron, violet and red tea nuances fill in around. A subtle mineral edge and a singed alder note peek through at the very end, with the fruit keeping pace along the way.
...brilliant aromatics of crème de cassis, graphite, chocolate, new saddle leather, and spring flowers...medium to full-bodied and powerful on the palate, with a concentrated, focused mouthfeel, good acidity, and building tannins.
..scents of cedar, mint, violets and cherries... On the palate, it's currently medium to full-bodied, tight and silky in feel, with hints of licorice and maple syrup on the long, mouthwatering finish.
Sleek and vibrant primary fruit-led nose. There is a real sense of salinity to the richly textured palate – crushed blackberries and a plush, rounded mouthfeel. Beautifully judged fine tannins support the cool blue-fruit-laden finish.