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The nose offers plenty of dark, rich blackberries and interwoven spiciness, leading to a palate that has a plush and supple feel, as well as a long, smooth and sweet-fruited finish. Impressive depth.
...unquestionably more meaty and exotic, with loads of black fruits, black olive tapenade, salted pork, and ground pepper characteristic. Rounded, supple, and sexy on the palate, with a beautiful texture and moderate tannins, it delivers tons of pleasure.
...dark-fruited core of generous fruit, floral background notes and expressive freshly ground peppercorn... The palate shows the wine is spicier than the nose leads on, showing more earthy flavors of leather as the fruit steps aside...grippy and spicy on the gumline as it lingers with a long, taut finish...
Combines elegant and subtle power, with expressive blackberry, coffee bean and black olive flavors that persist toward well-buffed tannins.
... The nose offers more personality and lift...aromas of black raspberry and blueberry complicated by mocha, bitter chocolate and leather. Delivers more fruit complexity and sweetness in the mouth, with flavors of dark raspberry, cocoa powder and spices complicated by a positive element of gamey funk. The firm tannins are nicely supported by the wine's sweet fruit. More inviting...finishes with greater lift.