...shows impressive blueberry and blackberry character. It’s full- bodied, with a super density of fruit and ripe tannins.
Sexy aromas of cassis, licorice, menthol and cedar. Tightly wound, classic and intense, with sharply delineated flavors of dark berries, violet and minerals complemented by well-integrated oak. Dense, suave...
This has a solid core of juicy plum, red currant and blackberry fruit that sits in reserve, while mouthwatering briar and toasty spice notes move along the edges. Grippy and focused through the finish, with well-embedded acidity.
...offers attractive, fresh, red and black currant notes, and an elegant as well as corpulent attack and mid-palate. ...displays an endearing finesse, freshness, and purity.
Rather bloody start and bone-dry finish. More austere than most 2009s. Chewy tannins on the end.