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Dense and dark aromas of black currant, black pepper and violet are brawny and lavish and yet extremely elegant on the nose...palate is smooth and creamy, with polished tannins that stand up just enough, allowing flavors of boysenberry, pepper and sagebrush to lead toward a lavender-dusted finish.
...a gorgeous, vivid wine. Blue/purplish fruit, black pepper, lavender, mocha and licorice all flesh out. Wonderfully deep and creamy...possesses superb fruit density and richness while remaining very light on its feet...a dazzling, riveting wine...
...bouquet of currants, smoked game, beef blood, and peppery herbs. Rich, medium to full-bodied, and concentrated...