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...highly perfumed cassis, boysenberry, incense, bacon and violet scents that show excellent clarity and spicy lift. Densely packed, plush and energetic on the palate, offering deeply concentrated flavors of ripe black and blue fruits, spicecake and floral pastilles. Shows an appealing sweetness on the impressively persistent, seamless finish, which features interwoven tannins and a strong snap of smoky minerality.
Wonderful aromas of ripe fruit with dried meat, spice and wet earth undertones. Full body, soft and velvety tannins and a long, long finish.
...nose is very spicy (black peppercorns, cloves) with more herbal aromas...palate is medium to full-bodied with good acidity and great freshness.
A big, rich and ripe red, with plenty of roasted plum, berry and dark cherry flavors that are layered with intense Asian spice notes. Accents of forest floor, bacon and dark chocolate show on the savory finish.
Dark and oaky, with notes of char. Rich in black fruit and almost tarry in its concentration of aroma...weight and freshness are very good.