Estimate
...cassis-laden nose that's marked by hints of crushed stone. It's full-bodied and concentrated, tannic without being hard or overdone, and despite ample ripeness, there's structure and freshness.
Powerful, smoke- and mineral-accented black and blue fruits, violet and a subtle game nuance on the deeply perfumed nose. Stains the palate with ripe cassis, blueberry and fruitcake flavors...chewy tannins add grip to an impressively long, penetrating finish that leaves candied dark berry, licorice and violet pastille notes behind.
Burning embers, toasted spice, graphite, and terrific currant-like fruits...medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced, with silky tannins and a beautiful finish.
Enthusiastic oaking and stewed black fruit on the nose, with a dark-chocolate and liquorice element on the finish. Charred, toasty oak lingers on the finish.