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...extremely aromatic, expressive and open...elegant style, with less rusticity, and the tannins are fine-grained, present and quite abundant but also quite round. It has a great mouthfeel, with the wild berry, aromatic herbs and spicy flavors lingering in your mouth.
Powerful, highly perfumed aromas of fresh dark fruits and incense; sexy oak spice, mineral and woodsmoke flourishes add complexity. Sweet, broad and palate-caressing, offering intense blueberry and cherry-vanilla flavors enlivened by an undercurrent of juicy acidity and a suggestion of peppery spices. Concentrated yet lively in character, showing excellent clarity and lift. Smooth, even tannins blend seamlessly with the juicy fruit.
Strong character here. Attractive violets and wet-earth notes with very dark, glossy and rich dark plums and cherries. The richness of the blood-plum flavor is impressive, the palate very plush and very smoothly rendered. Power with freshness and terrific tannin depth.
...brambly, leathery black fruit aromas and smoky oak...tastes dark and toasty, with spicy berry and cassis flavors that push up against desiccated and raisiny.
Sanguine, espresso and loamy earth flavors...core of currant and licorice notes. Solid tannins and balsamic acidity provide an ironclad structure. Old-school, balanced and deep.
...superbly complex with fireside smoke, fresh cherry and sweet vanilla spice. Beautifully done, with fruit that combines candy and stewed character with a lovely freshness. Super-fine tannins, full body but no excess baggage.