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This has lush layers of fig, boysenberry and raspberry compote coursing along, inlaid with ample bramble and graphite notes for grip, picking up additional violet, anise and black tea details through the finish. Exhibits pleasant live-wire acidity underneath.
Hints of charcuterie and dried fennel lend savory complexity to pristine black-plum and cherry flavors on the medium bodied and supple palate. It's edged by firm but dusty tannins and a peppery freshness.
Mineral-accented blackberry and boysenberry aromas, complicated by peppery spice, olive and floral notes. Densely packed but energetic black and blue fruit flavors reveal hints of smoky bacon and candied violet and pick up a licorice quality with air... Finishes with nervy mineral cut, slow-building tannins and strong, spicy persistence.
...rich, concentrated aromas and flavors of blackcurrants, roasted herbs, scorched earth and licorice...classic, medium-bodied...
Very juicy. Firm and inky. Very dry on the end. Convincingly Hermitage. Liquorice. Sinewy.