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Very creamy and supple, with fine integration to the lightly juicy acidity, refined tannins and layered flavors of black cherry puree, damson plum, ground anise and clove, gumdrop and smoky mineral.
...features brown-spiced and smoked meat-tinged blackberry and cassis...displays admirable primary juiciness and vivacity for a wine so rich and from a vintage so ripe, but here the tannins are considerably finer...displays fullness with only a hint of heat. Sappy and substantial – with notes of beef marrow, iodine, and crushed stone adding further interest – this finishes vigorously...
Highly expressive aromas of red and dark berry preserves, violet, licorice and smoky minerals. Deeply pitched black raspberry and cherry compote flavors are given spine and lift by juicy acidity. Offers a deft blend of richness and energy and finishes with impressive clarity, power and length.