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Expansive aromas of cherry and blueberry liqueur, incense, exotic spices and candied violet, plus a smoky mineral overtone that builds in the glass...palate-coating black and blue fruit, star anise and floral pastille flavors show superb depth as well as energy, and a spine of juicy acidity adds support and back-end lift. Finishes with resonating floral and spice notes...
Elegantly dense and layered aromas of cassis, roasted fig, maple butter, cracked pepper and kelp lead from the nose into a palate that's awash in acidity with a rich core and spicy edges.
Handsome and refined yet zesty with personality, offering briary wild berry, herbes de Provence, crushed stone and smoky white pepper flavors that take on richness and concentration toward medium-grained tannins. Syrah and Roussanne.