Estimate
... Aromas of black currant and black olive meet with wet cement, ancho chile and bittersweet chocolate on the nose. The palate begins with candied black cherry before blossoming into a more elegant portrayal, showing complex hints of olive, cocoa dust and the slightest green hint. Refined, chalky tannins and expertly measured acidity round it out.
Plump and juicy, this seamless effort is focused on red berry and jammy notes, showing plush tannins, depth of flavor and length...
...lovely, pure blackcurrant and crushed black plums notes with sautéed herbs, pencil shavings, beef drippings and underbrush in the background. Medium to full-bodied, tightly-knit and with a firm backbone of grainy tannins, it delivers plenty of youthful black fruit and earthy expression in the mid-palate and finish.
...classic Cabernet nose of cassis, lead pencil shavings, bay leaf and tobacco. This gives way to a ripe, nicely concentrated, structured cab...
... Spice- and smoke-tinged blackberry and cherry aromas are complemented by suggestions of candied rose and pipe tobacco. Offers juicy dark berry and bitter cherry flavors... Finishes energetic and appealingly sweet, with harmonious tannins, a touch of vanilla and strong, spicy persistence...