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It has structure, spice and a creamy texture from the 14 months in wood. Great acidity gives just the right amount of freshness to the black currant and black-cherry fruits.
Deeply pitched dark berry, cherry compote, licorice and woodsmoke scents show very good clarity, picking up peppery spice and floral pastille qualities with air. Juicy, penetrating and focused, with vibrant blackberry and bitter cherry flavors lifted and brightened by tangy acidity. Shows excellent depth and power, finishing sweet, smoky and very long.
...evinces cherry and black raspberry with distilled overtones; satisfyingly saline, roasted red meat and chalky undertones; brown spices and vanilla from barrel; and a fine spread of tannin that might well reflect the change made in cooperage.
A hint of vanilla as well as rich ripe cherry fruit. Just a touch stemmy on the nose but that increases the dry freshness on the palate.