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...captures all the natural radiance and voluptuousness... Powerful, bold and luscious...a headspinning beauty. Dark red/purplish berry fruit, licorice, mint and cedar open first. A firm backbone of tannin and acid lurks beneath all of that fruit richness...a wonderfully complete wine...
The tannins are so nicely integrated and firm with wonderful length. Full-bodied and polished with stone and dark-fruit character. Flavorful finish. Nice balance and length.
...vibrant scents of crushed black cherries, fresh blackberries and blackcurrant jelly with suggestions of menthol, pencil lead, dark chocolate and violets. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is chock-full of energetic, crunchy black fruits, supported by ripe, grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing long and perfumed.
Wonderful crème de cassis, white flowers, unsmoked tobacco, spice, and hints of lead pencil all emerge from the glass. Full-bodied, with a layered, elegant texture and polished tannins...gorgeous...