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Excellent ripeness of fruit here with glazed strawberries, blood oranges, red licorice and dried spices. Superb density and focus to the centre palate, which is layered, ornate, plush but balanced. The finish goes on and on with nutmeg, tar and saffron. Wonderful length and intensity.
...a prominent mineral note of crushed stone and talc powder. It becomes a fitting segue to more typical aromas of wild berry fruit and balsam herbs... The finish is structured and angular, but it just needs to open...
... Inviting aromas of ripe plum, red cherry nectar, leather and underbrush. Plump but graceful, with flavors of red fruit, leather and potpourri that are supported by polished tannins tapering nicely on the long, saline finish...this showy wine is round and creamy...
... Sweet nose of dark fruit with a hint of candyfloss. Mellow dark fruit on the palate that becomes more sappy and juicy on the finish. Imposing tannins!