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Plush and vibrant, with well-structured raspberry, green tea and savory spice flavors that build richness and tannins on a zesty finish.
Impressive detail to the aromas here with a ripe red-cherry and spice nose that offers a lot of early complexity. The palate has impressive depth and detail with elegant, fine tannins, carrying plenty of blueberry and spiced-cherry flavors.
...nose gives up potting soil, tar and smoked meat aromas over a core of red currants and wild blackberries, plus nuances of licorice, oolong tea leaves, amaro and potpourri. Medium-bodied...floral-tinged blue fruits, sturdily framed and juicy, with a long, spicy finish.
...pleasing, toasty wine...precise...high-toned black cherry fruit front and center...barrel spices in abundance, notably cinnamon, and a lightly earthy tone to the rather soft tannins.