Blackberry, plum, mushroom and wood undertones...full-bodied with firm, ripe tannins. Savory and fleshy texture on the palate. Well balanced. Flavorful finish with length. Such polish and composure... So classy!
...expressive scents of plum preserves, blueberry compote and chocolate-covered cherries, followed by suggestions of candied violets, licorice, hoisin and black truffles with a waft of ground cloves. It's medium to full-bodied with seriously impressive tension and wonderfully ripe, velvety tannins supporting the generous black fruit preserves layers, finishing with amazing length and loads of panache.
...packs in some solid plum sauce, cassis and cherry reduction aromas and flavors, which hold sway throughout while hints of roasted alder, sweet tobacco and ganache fill in. Lovely, buried minerality keeps it all well-supported throughout.
...rich, yet classic, regal, full-bodied style delivering impressive blue fruits, graphite, scorched earth, and liquid violet aromas and flavors...concentrated and powerful, yet it's the balance, purity of fruit, and quality of tannins that set it apart.
...very focused and well-defined bouquet of intense cranberry, raspberry, sage and light marine scents... The poised palate is medium-bodied with very pliant tannins, a fine bead of acidity and a silky-smooth texture...turns a little spicier, with desiccated orange peel and a background tang of marmalade emerging toward quite a complex and engaging finish.