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Smooth, rich and creamy, with ripe, vivid layers of currant, blackberry, clay, herb and mineral and a touch of mocha, espresso and vanilla, all adding up to a wine of depth, richness and complexity.
...more exuberance and flamboyance than the 2001. Whether from higher glycerin or more concentration, it cuts a broader, deeper swath across the palate. This luscious, in-your-face, well-balanced 2002 should drink well for 10-12 years.