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Broad, ripe and generous, with fine tannins around a plump core of cherry, green olive and pepper flavors, nicely balanced against just the right level of juicy acidity. Finishes on an earthy note, but the fruit doesn't go away.
Smoky dark berries and kirsch on the nose, accented by cured meat, tobacco, underbrush and cigarbox. The plump cassis and cherry flavors are firmed by solid but nicely integrated tannins and brightened by baking spices. Gains sweetness with air, finishing with clinging dark berry preserve flavors and excellent spicy length.