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91 VM.
"Saturated ruby. Intense, smoke-tinged aromas of dried cherry, cassis, violet and cured tobacco, with a peppery nuance adding lift. Shows very good energy and focus on the palate, offering bitter cherry and fruitcake flavors that expand and sweeten with air. The smoky note comes back on the finish, which is firmed by youthfully chewy tannins and sharpened by a bright mineral quality." Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/Jun 14 |