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Cassis, kirsch and star anise on the nose. The palate is oily, glossy and full bodied but the fruit and soft tannins do find balance.
Primary, spice-tinged cherry, blueberry, espresso, vanilla and floral aromas pick up a smoky accent with air. Sappy and penetrating on the palate, offering bitter cherry, dark berry, mocha and cola flavors and a spicy jolt of cracked pepper. Dusty tannins build steadily through a spice- and floral-driven finish that lingers with superb tenacity.
...cassis, mint chocolate, licorice and cracked pepper, with floral and meaty aromas...palate is elegant and polished, with fine, pixelated tannins, seamless freshness and a long, mineral-driven finish.
The purity of fruit is wonderful, offering blackberries and just hints of vanilla. Medium-bodied with creamy, velvety tannins and a juicy finish.
Cassis, kirsch and star anise on the nose. The palate is oily, glossy and full bodied but the fruit and soft tannins do find balance.