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...sweet tannins and dense ruby/purple hue... ...minerality, full-bodied power, and a civilized personality. There is nothing rustic or astringent in this well-made, complex, earthy 2006. It, too, will drink nicely for two decades...
Aromas of blackberry, chocolate, licorice, mint and flowers. Densely packed but juicy, with terrific intensity to the dark fruit and floral flavors. At once sweet and serious cabernet. Finishes chewy and long, with sweet, building tannins.
Powerful Cabernet, one for the cellar. Very tight and deeply concentrated, with firm, tannic yet vibrant dried currant, sage, mineral and dusty-cedary oak flavors. Begs for lots of air and time, but shows remarkable focus and concentration.