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Immense depth of olives, cassis, blue plums and iodine with blackberries, earthy nuances, fragrant baking spices and chocolate. The palate is beautifully assembled with deep-set tannins that carry long and majestic. Rich dark-fruit flavors.
...expressive baked blackberries, cherry cordial and blackcurrant jelly notes with suggestions of Chinese five spice, cedar and anise. The palate is built like a brick house, delivering a solid structure of firm, grainy tannins and plenty of freshness to support and complement the voluptuous, full-bodied flesh...very long, layered finish with lingering exotic spice and black berry preserves notes.
Deeply pitched, smoke-accented blackberry, boysenberry cherry liqueur, potpourri and cured tobacco aromas are lifted by a sexy floral note and a touch of cracked pepper. Rich but energetic...weightless...excellent focus and spicy thrust to its dark berry and floral pastille flavors. Smoothly balances richness and finesse and shows no rough edges. Finishes on a smoky mineral note, with outstanding tenacity, lingering floral character and velvety, well-knit tannins that lend subtle grip.
Elegant, plush and velvety, with expressive, five spice–scented plum and currant flavors that crescendo into more nuanced notes of vanilla, creamy milk chocolate and warm gingerbread. Generous throughout the epic finish, where details of sandalwood, fresh mint and cigar box linger.
...plush, vibrant aroma of red and black fruit intertwined with fragrant cedar notes. The palate is extremely juicy and surprisingly light footed. Tangy raspberry hints lead into spice, liquorice and dark fruits. The acidity combines with finely textured tannins to perfectly frame the beautiful fruit...big yet elegant, making the most of that multi-regional fruit.
The nose is a rich combo of cherry, raspberry, cracked pepper, thyme, eucalyptus and pine, with flecks of earth and cola-like oak notes...full-bodied, classic red.
Beautifully concentrated, with a cordial-style blackcurrant fruit first and foremost. Super-sweet vanilla oak too. Pure and flawless in terms of fruit – very clean, polished and high resolution... Very savoury leather and liquorice finish...impressive in a monolithic sort of way...