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...a broad and lushly rich wine...with soft, rounded edges that give it appeal and accessibility across the refined palate. Firm, integrated tannins provide structure with ease, boosting well-defined flavors of black cherry, waxy plum and cedar.
...classic darker, herbal, black fruits...terrific notes of asphalt, tobacco, damp earth, and chocolate...medium to full-bodied, has good structure, ripe tannins, and outstanding length.
Warm cassis, steeped plum and blackberry puree flavors meld together steadily as they move through, laced with loam and anise and carried by ample yet polished tannins. A flash of roasted apple wood gives the finish extra range while the fruit lingers.
Notes of blackcurrants, ripe mirabelles, chocolate and mint. Also tar and some baking spices. Full body with a sleek, polished tannin structure, a deep core of blue fruit and a silky texture. Long, even aftertaste.
...cassis, baked plums and aniseed core, plus a waft of dried herbs. Medium to full-bodied...delivering elegant fruit layers with a firm, grainy texture and lively line, finishing long and lifted.