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Dark berry preserves, fruitcake, smoky oak and a hint of vanilla on the deeply perfumed nose. Stains the palate with deep black and blue fruit, mocha and floral pastille flavors, while peppery spice and mineral accents add lift and back-end cut. Fleshy and deep...energetic as well, finishing on a gently tannic note and with impressive, dark-fruit-dominated persistence.
A bold expression of ripe red and dark plums with an earthy and spicy edge that has plenty of appeal. The palate has a plush, smooth and sleek feel with a wealth of sweet, spiced, blackberry and plum flavor.
...a powerful wine. A perfumed nose of plump plum and cherry mingles with cracked pepper, baking spices and warm pavement, all framed by a vanillin oak character. The tannins are peppery, woody and grainy in texture, and the alcohol feels a touch warm.