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Features a sturdy backbone to the wild berry and plum flavors. Details of Earl Grey tea, mineral, dried thyme and white pepper pick up momentum on the finish.
...Attractive aromas that bring together sweetness of red fruit, a peppery spice and a nice earthy note, plus even a light floral touch. Really perfumed. Utterly moreish on the palate, the fruit sweetness balanced by those spicy flavours and the finest of tannins. Lightly dry finish but extremely persistent, the oak well in the background but adding extra spice and richness and adding to the savoury aftertaste. Well balanced...
Garnet core with a ruby rim; expressive nose of cola, dark cherries and complex spice tones; on the palate plenty of acidity but not overbearing; medium weight with a core of concentrated red fruit, underbrush and a touch of mushroom.
Crystal clear ruby red...aromas of vanilla and candied Christmas fruit. (After an hour) aromas of tamarillo and baking spices...clear and precise in the mouth with volume and continuity...tannins are fine and chalky