Estimate
...boasting a focused frame of fruit on the nose that shows depth and breadth in layers of aromas—blackberry, dark cherry, licorice and clove-laced spices flutter over a bed of roses... Full-bodied, the wine unfolds and expands across the palate with complexity, tight structure and beautifully managed tannins, ending with a thought-provoking and long-lingering finish...
...huge perfume of blackberries, crème de cassis, cedarwood, pencil lead, and graphite, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness and depth, nicely integrated acidity, and building, ripe tannins.
...notes of cocoa, dried leaf, dark roasted coffee bean and spice... The palate is soft and flavorful, showing an exquisite sense of balance and detail to its dark chocolate and earth flavors... The acid and tannin balance is spot on.
... Very ripe aromas of briary red berries, mocha and sage... Concentrated...plush flavors of dark berries, black plum, licorice and spices are accented by the floral high notes of the vintage, not to mention sexy leafy and garrigue elements. Finishes with ripe tannins and lovely length...