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Straight-up awesome notes of black raspberries, blueberries, smoked tobacco, violets, spice box, and gravelly earth as well as a bloody, meaty character all emerge from this magical wine. With full-bodied richness, ultra-fine tannins, flawless balance, and a great, great finish...classical, elegant, style that still packs ample richness and depth.
...crème de cassis, baked plums, blueberry compote, chocolate box, earth and aniseed scents on the nose with wafts of cedar chest and pencil lead. Full-bodied, firm and grainy...concentrated, very classy and multilayered with great energy and a long finish.
Deep and ample on the palate...possesses off-the-charts richness and tons of character. A rush of black cherry, lavender, mint, pine, licorice and sweet spice builds effortlessly in the glass... All the elements are wonderfully fused together in this powerful, extravagantly ripe Cabernet Sauvignon...
...tones of tar, tobacco and brooding black currant, with highlights of cedar, lavender and sage...powerfully built and concentrated...
...fun, extroverted style, with creamed plum and boysenberry preserve flavors sailing along, lined with red licorice details and backed by sweet toast...brambly edges on the finish as the fruit drives through, delivering plenty of fruit.