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A wine of immense pedigree and stature... Soaring aromatics, dense fruit and beams of tannin shape a Syrah of intense richness and savory depth... Cedar, sweet pipe tobacco, iron and bright red fruit build into the palate-staining finish... Wow!!
...offers up a gorgeous bouquet of crème de cassis, smoked game, sappy flowers, and a kiss of bacon fat...full-bodied and beautifully textured, with bright acidity and a great finish.
...shows incredible intensity on the nose, with dark berry, plum, cocoa, cola and light floral freshness. The palate is purely purple and black fruits, enhanced by crushed espresso bean and cracked pepper—a head-turner wine.
Shows ample torque at the core, wrapped in multilayered flavors of blueberry and cherry, accented by licorice, garrigue and crushed rock notes, finishing with brooding yet polished tannins.
...warm black and blue fruits, coffee, prosciutto, sage and chocolate. Full-bodied, rich and intense in the mouth...firm, grainy tannins and good freshness, finishing long.