Estimate
...gorgeous... Black cherry, plum, espresso, menthol, licorice, cloves and lavender infuse the Stelling with tremendous depth, complexity and unctuousness.
Stunning notes of chocolaty blue fruits, violets, crushed rocks, and graphite all emerge from this full-bodied, mouthfilling, opulent 2017. It does everything right, has fine, sweet tannins, a great mid-palate, and a great finish.
...expressive crème de cassis, black cherry compote and plum preserves with hints of menthol, underbrush, cedar chest and garrigue plus waft of bay leaves...palate is medium to full-bodied, firm with muscular with black fruits and savory sparks framed by chewy tannins, finishing with a mineral tinge.
Licorice, dark berries and minerals with some stony undertones. Medium to full body. Firm and silky tannins. Compact and proportioned palate. Harmonious.
...dark, winey profile, featuring black currant and fig preserve flavors rolled up with shades of sassafras, menthol and anise. Reveals a briary backdrop through the finish.
...thick, herbal and spicy. Integrated tannin and oak underlie a supple midpalate of black cherry, cassis, mocha and vanilla that complements the opening earthiness.