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...A fully mature and notably ripe nose...hints of pine needles...rich, delicious and imposing big-bodied flavors that are supported by a firm acid spine on the unusually dry finish in the context of the vintage.
Flowers, mint and charred oak on the nose. Concentrated, full and powerful, but also rather round, with strong acids framing and extending the wine spicy fruit. A sturdy wine that nonetheless displays the supple quality of the vintage...
...offers apple and pear aromas as well as flavors. It is medium-bodied, exhibits good fat and volume in the attack and mid-palate, then tightens to a lean, linear finish...