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...lots of graphite, wood smoke, black fruits and assorted roasted meat-like qualities (chocolate-dusted roast?) that flow nicely to a rich, powerful, full-flavored 2012 that has lots of texture, building fine tannin and a great finish.
...high-toned aromas of violets, sage, toffee and black plums. The feel is supple, showing depth and detail to the dark fruit flavors along with exceptional length. It's all about subtlety and elegance.
Aromas of black raspberry, pomegranate, bitter chocolate and sexy mocha oak. Juicier by far than the Doctrina Perpetua Syrah, showing more give and distinctly sappy fruit flavors of raspberry, cherry and pomegranate complicated by espresso and bitter chocolate. Finishing with serious building tannins and terrific energy...