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...delivers a spectacular array of dusty black and dark red fruit tones with seductive baking spices lifted by floral essences. Medium to full-bodied, the palate shows considerable weight with supporting mineral tension, fine-grained tannins and succulent acidity, along with gobs of fresh crunchy, black fruit across the mid-palate.
...nose of smoked blackcurrants, tobacco, scorched earth, and violets. It has beautiful richness yet takes plenty of coaxing to open up. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied and has a nicely textured, balanced mouthfeel, plenty of tannins, and outstanding length.
...enticing red floral character on the nose, while layers of sagebrush, red currants and tobacco leaf all mingle nicely in the glass. The palate is fresh and focused, displaying plenty of bright acidity, a soft mouthfeel and a core of ripe red fruits that combine with tar, pipe tobacco and pencil lead.
...aromas of roasted coffee bean, cedar, raspberry, graphite and black cherry. The palate is big. It's a burly beast of a wine, chock-full of dark-fruit flavors, firm tannins and plentiful spices. The flavors are seamless. The finish lengthy. It's near unapproachable now.