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...stunning and certainly one of the gems in this lineup. Gorgeous, Cornas-like notes of iron-laced blue fruits, ground pepper, lavender, violets, and smoked meats define the bouquet, and it’s medium to full-bodied, with a layered, multi-dimensional texture, ripe, silky tannins, and a great finish.
...firm, spicy and robust expression with elements of roasted espresso bean, black cherry and dusty purple flowers...firm mineral essence of black plum and blackberry reduction with elements of smoked meat, red and black peppercorn with a generous nose. Full-bodied...fine-grained tannins coat the palate...long-lingering and spicy finish...