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...deep, inky and super-expressive. Brooding red and purplish fruit, cedar, tobacco, menthol, licorice, crème de cassis and new leather fill out the wine's ample, rich frame with real power and resonance. This is an especially rich, full-throttle style, but it all works so well.
...intense, pure cassis, warm blackberries and black cherries notes with hints of camphor, tobacco leaf and yeast extract plus touches of tilled soil and bay leaves. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers impressive weight and intensity with beautifully ripe, fine-grained tannins and bold freshness, finishing long with a minty lift.
...rocking notes of blackcurrants, asphalt, dark chocolate, and spicy aromas and flavors...medium to full body, a beautiful mid-palate, and a great finish...
Shows a toasty overlay atop warmed cassis and steeped plum fruit, with the toast draping over the finish too. There's a tarry undertow and a toothy edge throughout. A red built on gusto, for fans of the style.