Estimate
Deep-pitched, smoke-accented red and dark berry, vanilla, floral pastille and mocha scents are energized by a potent mineral topnote...impressive clarity to the sweet black raspberry, cherry cola and spicecake flavors, which spread out slowly on the back half. Shows serious power and dark berry thrust on a very long, smooth finish...
...enwraps its bold red fruit in delicious barrel toast and spices. The acids remain unobtrusive yet provide impeccable balance, and the tannins are ripe and polished, redolent of black olive and breakfast tea...finishing with a lovely streak of root beer.
...nose of black cherries, currants and licorice plus touches of crushed blueberries, oolong tea leaves and underbrush. Medium to full-bodied, it's packed with warm black fruits segueing into nutmeg and cardamom spice, with a good frame of grainy tannins and juicy acidity, finishing long and minerally.
Well-structured and sleek, combining a core of vibrant acidity and tannins with refined cherry, orange zest and crushed stone accents.