...notes of blackberry compote, dried mulberries and kirsch with nuances of sandalwood, Chinese five spice, licorice and dark chocolate plus a faint scent of vanilla pod. Full-bodied and voluptuously fruited on the palate, the generous warm berry and spice flavors have a solid foundation of firm, grainy tannins and lively acidity before finishing with great length.
...shows a bit of smoky oak upfront, which serves to frame the potent blackberry fruit and prevent it from coming across as overly jammy. Instead, it's rich and velvety, concentrated but still drinkable, with a long, long finish.