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...so sensual, so elegant, and yet it has plenty of depth. Bright acids and underlying veins of tannin give shape to this super-refined, nuanced Cabernet Sauvignon. Moderate levels of ripeness...impressive.
…killer notes of crème de cassis, blueberries, scorched earth, graphite, and noticeable minerality, it's medium to full-bodied and has terrific purity of fruit, plenty of tannins, and a great, great finish.
…bold crème de cassis, plum preserves and Black Forest cake scents plus suggestions of underbrush, pencil lead, tobacco leaf and tilled soil. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers lovely tension to the juicy black fruit layers, supported by firm, grainy tannins and finishing on a lingering mineral note.
…blackberry and blueberry aromas and flavors. The focused, polished tannins are tense and driven, giving the wine nice length.
Nice character…with a flicker of bay leaf to start…fruit catches up and takes over, offering waves of cassis, crushed plum and blueberry reduction flavors. The finish is inlaid with a graphite spine, while touches of cocoa and tobacco drape over the fruit.