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On the nose, there are explosive green olive, peppercorn, prosciutto, bitter chocolate and cassis aromas. The palate is full, ripe and juicy, with unabashedly savory character and full fruit balanced by great lift on the long finish.
...fabulous. Inky, rich and savory... Black pepper, lavender, sage and spice add layers of dimension to a core on blue/purplish fruit.
...shows precision and polish, with multilayered raspberry and blueberry flavors that take on notes of black olive, licorice and peppered beef.
Black and blue fruits, olives, bacon fat, and ground pepper all dominate the bouquet, and this beauty hits the palate with loads of Syrah meatiness, medium to full body, ripe, polished (yet present) tannins, and a great finish.