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...offers up a ripe, rich array of plum sauce, black olive, kirsch, cedar and gravel to go with a soft, supple and beautifully fruited palate. Medium-bodied, with an approachable feel...
Plush, aromatic, and focused, furrowing the plum, currant and white pepper flavors into a smooth stream that stands out against modest tannins. Finishes with flair.
Dark berries, cherry and mocha on the nose. Enters the mouth with sweet, bright cherry fruit, then turns more medicinal and cool on the back half, showing distinctly Bordeaux-like reserve to its flavors of berries, cedar, mocha and coffee.
A spicy, herbal Merlot, sourced from a site on the Royal Slope, this distinctive wine ranges from strawberry to cherry, brambly and rather tightly wound. Woven through are threads of seed, herb, stem and earth.