Estimate
Let the dark nose with its licorice, soy sauce, smoke and earthy notes draw you into the deep, concentrated palate, where the serious tannins have just matured to the point where there is a graceful line right through the wine.
Initial oaky aromas dissipate and settle on road tar blackness. A lush, fleshy palate is braced with acidity, while this gran reserva tastes of plum, cassis, tobacco and brown sugar. Fresh acidity creates length on a finish with mocha, chocolate and spice flavors.
Loads of sweet vanilla scent. Oaked and proud of it. Rich, opulent black fruit gives great balance on the palate. Excellent winemaking to have that oak so well integrated...semi-firm tannins and plenty of persistence.