Estimate
Bold and seductive, with accents of dark chocolate–covered espresso bean, fresh sage and licorice to the core of blackberry and plum flavors. The tannins show plenty of polish.
Pungent, oak spice-accented dark berry, singed plum and dark chocolate aromas show very good definition and a suave floral overtone. Supple and appealingly sweet on the palate, offering juicy dark fruit, mocha and succulent herb flavors... Building tannins contribute shape and grip to a persistent, dark fruit-driven finish that leaves a spicy, peppery note behind.
...immediate with herbs, cassis, tomato paste and leafy nuances alongside blueberries and plenty of vanillin-scented oak spices. The palate's quite luscious, really unfurling on entry with plenty of depth and fleshy presence in addition to a core of blue-fruit flavors. There's also plenty of cassis complemented by riper notes and some olives and late mocha-flavored oak that comes into play through the finish. The tannins run the distance and frame this nicely.
...almost confectionery in its fruit sweetness, layering raspberries over black currants in wave after wave. There's a hint of mint as well, ample weight and power on the palate and a long, dusty, tannic finish.
...aromas of crushed black currants and plums plus touches of pencil shavings, bay leaves, menthol and cedar. Vibrantly fruited, the medium to full-bodied palate has nice grainy tannins and a good core of pure fruit with an herbal lift on the finish.
A real varietal expression... Very Cabernet with a muscular structure... Drying finish.