Estimate
Smoke-tinged aromas of dried cherry, raspberry and mocha show a hint of dusty minerals in the background. Subtly sweet and penetrating on the palate, offering juicy red fruit and floral pastille flavors and a touch of vanilla on the back half. Very nicely balanced; fine-grained tannins lend gentle grip to a long, spice-accented finish.
Fresh and inviting, offering generous cherry and currant fruit on an open-textured frame. Light-footed, with a veil of fine tannins over the long finish.
...balances flavors of wild raspberries against a mineral foundation. Suggestions of wet stone and a dash of brown spices come through, with lots of supporting acidity. As it fades, there's a lick of chocolate...