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Aromas of raisin, malt, tobacco and cedar are beautiful...sinewy in feel, with rooty, creamy, classic Rioja flavors of vanilla, tobacco and dried red fruits. A lasting, stout finish isn't breaking down at all...
The nose is all about forest floor aromas, game, cigar ash, incense, old furniture and some smoked meat...palate shows what the technical data was hinting--very fresh with slightly dusty tannins and nice acidity...polished...
Tea, tobacco, cedar and spice notes mingle with deeper licorice, plum and iron flavors in this savory red...texture is supple and polished...firm tannic backbone. Focused and harmonious, in the traditional style.
...ripe strawberries with savory and herbal undertones. Medium body, very silky tannins and a long and fruity finish. Beautiful length and finesse. The real deal.
...nose displays an array of ripe red fruits, pungent flowers and exotic spices, with vanilla bean and coconut accents building with air. Sweet, broad and luscious, offering intense cherry-vanilla and raspberry liqueur flavors that deepen on the back half. Shows excellent depth as well as finesse, with velvety tannins adding shape to the very long, gripping finish.