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...balanced, and the palate feels ethereal for the concentration it has. The tannins are abundant but very fine-grained, and there is a sense of harmony that is captivating.
Ripe red berries and potpourri on the expansive, mineral-accented nose, with a sexy Asian spice quality adding complexity. Offers juicy, palate-staining raspberry and cherry liqueur and lavender pastille flavors that show superb precision and energy. A hint of white pepper adds spicy back-end cut. The floral and mineral notes carry through an impressively long, focused finish that's given shape by fine-grained, even tannins.
...plenty of density of rock, rich strawberry and blackberry fruit, liquorice and nutty spice. Compact, firmly structured and dense, with plenty more to give. Lovely core of freshness here.