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Graphite, black cherry, blackberry and baking spices are the hallmarks of this opulent red, which is backed by a spine of dusty tannins that leave a tactile feel on the long finish.
The bouquet is deep, precise and classic in profile, wafting from the glass in a mix of cassis, dark berries, grilled venison, coffee bean, dark soil tones, woodsmoke and just a touch of new oak. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and rock solid at the core, with broad shoulders, fine focus and grip, good soil signature and a long, chewy and ripely tannic finish. Good juice.
The harmonious palate is medium-bodied with fleshy red berry fruit and a touch of white pepper and clove, dovetailing into a piquant, lively finish.
Lifted, lively red fruits – smells so vibrant, the fruit sweet-smelling...lots of rich fruit and rounded tannins... The fruit depth is impressive.