Singed sage and bay leaf notes lead off, giving way to gently mulled cherry and plum fruit. Light loam and licorice accents underscore the finish, which has a velvety feel.
Dark, intense blackberries with plenty of pepper and spice... There’s a meaty edge to the plush, ripe, red berries on the palate. The firm, long tannins carry taut, punchy, red-plum and blackberry flavors into the finish.
Pungent aromas of black currant, blueberry, licorice pastille and smoky minerals are complemented by a suave floral nuance. Sharply delineated and appealingly sweet, offering energetic black and blue fruit flavors and suggestions of candied violet and spicecake. Finishes impressively long and silky, delivering gentle tannic grip, building sweetness and a resonating mineral note that adds vibrancy and cut.
Plenty of oak spice...plenty of fruit too. Orange peel, lemon and lime, thick and powerful on the palate.