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...bouquet of crème de cassis, toasted spice, tobacco, and earth. Incredibly pure, full-bodied, and layered on the palate, it's a magical wine that has no hard edges, building tannins, and a gorgeous finish. It's the finest wine.
...core of bold and juicy dark fruit aromas that overflow into the blueberry spectrum with mocha nuances. Full-bodied, the palate is chewy and has good mineral tension, giving way to elegant, balanced oak flavors... The freshness and liveliness of the wine remain focused, and the wine lingers with a long, contemplative finish.
...Black raspberry, cassis and sexy oak spices are lifted by a violet note on the nose. Densely packed...tight-grained, offering high-pitched flavors of currant, black raspberry, cocoa powder and spices. Terrific depth of flavor here as well as outstanding length. With its perfectly managed tannins, this wine really resounds and rises on the aftertaste.
...dark fruit, flower and spice, with notes of anise, blackberry jam, soil and black cherry as well as a generous pinch of spice following. Luscious, full and highly structured fruit flavors follow. The impressive acidity maintains balance.
...cherry, black olive and river stone accents that take on richness and power toward refined tannins.
...dark-cherry, blueberry and cassis nose with hints of iodine and Indian ink. The palate is so even, so long and so effortlessly balanced... Ripe yet fresh dark berries abound.