...aromas of cassis, red and black plum, chargrill, leather and beef drippings with accents of fried herbs, bitter chocolate, cedar, violet and a classy framing of new oak spice. Medium to full-bodied, dense and rich...coiled layers of spicy, mineral-tinged fruits...ripe, well-woven tannins with seamless freshness and a long, silky finish.
...ripe, sexy bouquet of blackcurrants, plums, Asian spice, chocolate, and leafy herbs. It's medium to full-bodied, has plenty of classic cedar and tobacco hints on the palate, a stacked mid-palate, terrific balance, and a great finish.
...high-toned cherry, plum and cassis—the wine richly made and integrated in oak, tannin and heat.