Estimate
Layers of dried spices accent raspberries and cherries in this full-bodied, rich and velvety wine...longer on the finish and supremely elegant.
...blackcurrants, Asian spices, crushed violets, cured meats, and graphite all giving way to a power packed, opulent, hedonistic 2017 that does everything right. Incredible depth of fruit, building tannins, no hard edges, and a finish to die for are all part of the package.
An expansive, complex bouquet displays cherry liqueur, boysenberry, incense and candied lavender qualities, along with a smoky mineral nuance that builds steadily in the background. Shows impressive depth and energy to the ripe red and blue fruit, floral pastille and spicecake flavors... Closes extremely long and floral, with rounded, even tannins and emphatic, spice-tinged persistence.