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Blueberry, dark chocolate, sandalwood and cedar. Crushed stone, too. Full-bodied with depth of fruit and richness...tannins are chewy and focused. A leaner yet rich palate...
...brilliant perfume of red, blue, and black fruits as well as flowery incense, Asian spices, tapenade, and iron-like aromas and flavors...medium to full-bodied, has a great mid-palate, and serious length on the finish.
...bursts with black cherry preserves, blackcurrant jelly and boysenberries scents plus suggestions of pencil shavings, dusty soil, cinnamon stick and crushed rocks. The medium to full-bodied palate has loads of lively black fruit and earthy flavors with a firm, grainy texture and long savory finish.
Huge tannins and intense dark-fleshed fruit...plenty of depth... Black plum, chocolate, spice, licorice and espresso build into the potent finish.
...sweeter-fruited...light leafy freshness...on the palate this is wonderfully bone dry, all black-fruited with layers and layers of fruit and tannins... Outstanding wine with great tension – and balance – between fruit and structure... Great persistence.