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Flat out gorgeous notes of crème de cassis, lead pencil, spice and vanilla bean. Concentrated, broad and expansive, with ripe, polished tannin.. up with the finest Bordeaux blends I’ve tasted from Santa Barbara County
Offers notes of crushed blackberries, cassis and wild blueberries with hints of espresso, bay leaves, black soil and pencil shavings. The palate is a stark contrast from the previous vintage, showing off a very big, rich, full-bodied character,
Rich and powerfully spiced, featuring finely textured dark plum, currant and dark cherry flavors that are quite creamy. Medium-grained tannins show on the finish, with plenty of chocolate and allspice accents.
Made in a riper, denser style, with a heavier toast/torrefaction component and higher ripeness as well. At times, the alcohol and new oak are on the edge. This is in an especially seamless, powerful style.