Estimate
Expressive aromas of dark berry preserves, succulent flowers, licorice and smoky minerals; cola and herb nuances build in the glass. Broad, alluringly sweet and subtly chewy in texture, offering intense blackberry, cherry cola, fruitcake and mocha flavors and a suave touch of candied flowers. Shows a compelling marriage of depth and energy and betrays no rough edges...impressively long, with lingering floral and mineral notes.
Cassis, blackberries, violets, bouquet garni, and pepper all flow to a full-bodied, deep, rich, concentrated red with supple, ripe tannins, a rock star of a mid-palate, and a great finish.