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...nose of juicy plum, dark cherry and blackberry essence that waft with elegant French oak tones of vanilla, cinnamon and cardamom. Medium to full-bodied, the wine has a succulent mouthfeel with oak flavors that bind effortlessly to juicy, plump and dark blackberry essence with subtle flavors of dried herbs and bitter dark chocolate...long, drawn-out finish...
Fresh herb and flower aromas are out front, followed by notes of spice and plum...palate is layered and restrained, with plenty of acidity and tannic structure supporting it all.
...aromas of redcurrant, tobacco leaf, licorice, black pepper and menthol. Very suave and smooth on entry, then pure but reticent in the middle palate, conveying subtle salinity to the flavors of dark berries, soil, graphite and licorice... Finishes with firm but fine-grained tannins and subtle savory grip.