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Knockout soil-driven nose combines red cherry, raspberry, minerals, rose petal and violet. Juicy, tightly wound and sharply delineated; no shortage of viscosity here but the wine's density is leavened by sappy mineral-driven acidity and salinity. Has more than enough extract to buffer its firm but suave tannins on the very long, rising finish...outstanding energy and grip...
An ultra-spicy and markedly floral nose is comprised by notes of maraschino cherry, pomegranate and violet scents. The seductive yet powerful medium-bodied flavors possess excellent mid-palate density on the lightly mineral-inflected, mouth coating and impressively long finish that displays excellent depth...it's so well-balanced.
...a tightly knit bouquet with hints of licorice infusing the mixture of red and black fruit, again, the oak nicely integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with pastille-like purity, very fine and almost weightless tannin that means this really just glides across the mouth, with just sufficient edginess on the finish to maintain tension. This is a sensual Aux Brûlées.