Estimate
Pretty ripeness, in the form of glazed red cherries and caramelized oranges, takes center stage. Vertical and precise on the palate, which is medium to full in body with sleek, composed tannins and edgy acidity throughout.
...plush, round oak tannins with succulent fruit flavors that add weight and volume to the finish. Blackberry, summer cherry and prune cede to cinnamon, campfire ash and black licorice.
Aromas of dark spice, pressed rose and coconut form the nose along with a whiff of camphor...full-bodied palate also has elegance and tension, featuring ripe Marasca cherry, blood orange and intense licorice notes alongside firm, fine-grained tannins.
Minty cherry fruit that is a little dusty at first. Shy cherry fruit with touches of minty oak on the palate and supple acidity. Fine grip of tannins on the finish. Elegant and gentle...