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Fabulous notes of blackberry liqueur, crushed rocks, charcoal, and pen ink all flow to a full-bodied, concentrated 2015 that has beautiful purity of fruit, a deep, structured mouthfeel, and a great finish.
Subdued and savory on the nose...develops flavors of dark-roasted malt, blackberry, plum and scorched meat. It's full-bodied and ripe, with plenty of tannin, drawing to a long, mouthwatering close.
Heady, spice-accented boysenberry and violet aromas show excellent clarity and a hint of olive. Sweet and expansive on the palate, offering densely packed dark berry liqueur and floral pastille flavors plus a suggestion of spicecake. The impressively long finish features strong minerally cut, an echo of sweet blue fruit and chewy tannins that come in late.
Solid, with a charcoal and anise frame around a core of dark plum and blackberry confiture flavors. Ganache and loamy grip carry the finish.