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...inky purple hue to go with ripe, powerful notes of black and blue fruits, ground pepper, violets, and smoked game. Gorgeous on the palate, with a Hermitage-like class in its tannins, it's flawlessly balanced, has a pure, precise texture, and a great finish.
Big, bold and beefy...firm and concentrated nose with aromas of peppered beef, blackberry jus, spiced plum compote and wilted lavender. Full-bodied, the palate is generously layered with fresh, black berry flavors that give way to a dusty and savory mid-palate...ends with a long, lingering, food-friendly and mineral-laced finish.
Very attractive aromas of black cherries, currants and dark chocolate follow through to a medium to full body with round tannins that are soft and luscious. Some meat and spice undertones.
...scents of blackberry and violet, plus hints of black olive and smoked meat. Impressively dense, concentrated and suave, with broad, mouthfilling black fruit and floral flavors complicated by a note of cured meats.