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What a nose of pressed violets, cedar, spice box, tobacco, essence of blackcurrant, dried citrus rind, vanilla, resin, redcurrants, hot stones, slate, bark and walnuts. The palate is full and rounded at first then a line of acidity polishes the back of the mouth, introducing lots of velvety tannins. The finish is powerful with a wealth of fruit but still closes with plenty of verve and class.
...highly complex bouquet evokes ripe red berries, cola, potpourri and sandalwood, and a smoky mineral quality adds energetic lift. Stains the palate with mineral-accented raspberry, cherry liqueur and violet pastille flavors that pick up a spicy flourish as the wine opens up. Unfolds steadily on the impressively long, subtly tannic finish, which shows superb definition and lingering red fruit and floral character.
Delicious and accessible, the ripe fruit tastes like a lush swatch of raspberry jam. Accents of brown spices and a streak of cola add depth and interest, with the freshness of wet stone highlighting the acids.