Estimate
...bold expressions of warm redcurrants, baked blackberries and crème de cassis with hints of spice cake, dried roses, underbrush and pencil lead plus a waft of candied violets. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has a fantastic core of densely packed red and black fruits, framed by wonderfully ripe, rounded tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and perfumed.
... Rich, sumptuous and opulent...dazzles with total class. Inky blue and purplish fruit, chocolate, licorice, menthol, sage and lavender infuse...striking layers of depth and complexity. A wine of tremendous character and balance...flat-out gorgeous...
Wonderful depth of fruit here with blackberries, wet earth, mushrooms, dark chocolate and violets. Full-bodied, tight and poised with polished and compressed tannins. Consistent finish. Linear and focused...
...distinct in its texture, with a mere hint of spice from wood. What makes it special is the harmony among perfume, acidity, texture and superb fruit...finishes with a touch of saltiness...
...rocking levels of cassis and red currant fruits interwoven with hints of dried herbs, salty minerality, subtle oak, and crushed violets. Concentrated and full-bodied on the palate, it has ripe tannins, a great mid-palate, and tons of charm and character...
Intense blackberry and raspberry paste flavors run through the middle, flanked by steeped anise, black licorice and roasted apple wood notes. The finish is grounded by a strong graphite spine... A lingering echo of violet adds a graceful accent...
... Ripe and sweetly... Beautifully aromatic...the fruit is firm, fresh and scented. Lithe tannins in a harmonious whole. Long and lovely... Deep, chewy and balanced... Great fruit depth.