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...very clean nose, elegant, insinuating, ethereal, perfumed and subtle...notes of violets, wild herbs and spices. The palate had terrific balance, very refined tannins and subtle, integrated acidity with subdued minerality and a long, dry and almost salty finish.
Expansive, spice- and smoke-accented aromas of red/blue fruit preserves, incense and five-spice powder, along with cola and mineral flourishes. Smooth, appealingly sweet and concentrated, showing an impressive blend of power and delicacy to its intense black raspberry, cherry-cola and gunpowder tea flavors...very long, smooth finish that's given shape by supple, well-knit tannins.
So expressive on the nose with violets, hibiscus, cloves and cinnamon. A great combination of richness and freshness on the medium-bodied palate, the gentle tannins supporting the long finish beautifully.
A pillowy texture carries harmonious flavors of cherry, berry, cocoa and licorice in this alluring red, accented with floral and mineral notes. Light tannins and citrusy acidity keep this focused.