Estimate
Spice-tinged aromas of fresh red berries, vanilla and candied rose take on hints of smokiness and incense...very good clarity and lift on the palate, offering sappy raspberry and bitter cherry flavors... Firms up slowly on a very long, red-fruit-dominated finish that features talc-y tannins and a lingering suggestion of mocha.
...maraschino, raspberry and blood orange aromas...palate is medium-bodied with sappy red berry fruit on the entry, good weight in the mouth, saline with a brine-tinged finish.
Attractive aromas and flavors of balsamic vinegar, dried fruit and light chocolate with a hint of hazelnuts. Full body, soft and velvety tannins and a flavorful finish.
Earthy with a hint of resin and bark, its fruit runs to cranberry and raspberry, fully ripened with excellent concentration...finish is a bit high-toned, leaving an impression of tart pie cherries.