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Inky, deep violet / magenta. Brooding and boldly concentrated - almost a 'dark Cabernet paste'. A 'Blackcurrant concentrate' descriptor has been mentioned at more than one tasting! Barrel fermentation cues, yet little overt oak evident - a nuttiness (almond, Amoretti biscotti) and char/toast coupled with a flash/ anointment of formic & volatile acidity, and malt. Pomegranate/mulberry pip meshed with rhubarb & spice. Firm, full-bodied. Intense, replete with a rigid tannin structure, grip. Barrel fermentation characters gilded/framed by espresso & bitter chocolate masking any suggestion of the use of 100% new oak. Truly complex - a continuum of dark ripe fruits giving way to an impressive palate length and a 'residual' Cabernet flavour. Elements of rhubarb, blackcurrant, soy and the faintest suggestion of mint are reluctantly emitted - this wine will only reveal more with age / patience.
"Rich, ripe and focused, this is impressive for its transparency, delivering a lively mouthful of currant, plum and blackberry fruit shaded with spicy, delicately herbal overtones. Finishes with length and elegance. Best from 2010 through 2016. 800 cases imported."
93 Points
Wine Spectator