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...bouquet of red and dark fruits, chalky minerality, camphor, black licorice, and subtle incense notes...full-bodied, deep, concentrated 2018 is perfectly balanced, has ultra-fine tannins, and a great, great finish.
...alluring aromas of blueberry and red and black cherry jam with tones of powdered sugar, aniseed, orange peel and salami, offering up more aromatic nuances as it airs in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with a balance of intense red fruit and savory tobacco tones, its layered flavors calling you in for another sip. Structured with fine, powdery tannins and refreshing bursts of acidity, the long finish...
Expressive cherry, raspberry and incense aromas are complemented by suave floral and exotic spice nuances. Sappy, seamless and penetrating on the palate, offering appealingly sweet, mineral-drenched red fruit liqueur, spicecake and candied lavender flavors that deepen as the wine opens up. Shows resonating red fruit and floral character on the wonderfully persistent, finely detailed finish, which is framed by polished, deftly interwoven tannins.
Asphalt and oil with blackberries follow through to a full body with medium tannins that are firm and velvety. Lots of game and animal undertones. Very long and intense. Creamy tannins and so delicious.