Bright fruity and floral nose at first with blackcurrants, plums, cassis blossom and violets followed by hints of prunes. Jam hits the palate with blackberries and notes of redder fruit as well, with hints of peppery spice on the silky, lingering finish.

98 Points - The Tasting Panel Magazine
A truly sensuous mouthfeel, not velvet or suede as much as grainy – with melting dark chocolate cherries. With enough texture to alert the palate, dried roses and leafy tobacco create a perfect storm of flavor and nuance.

97 Points - Wine Enthuiast
This sleek but powerful and concentrated wine offers enticing and deep black cherry, graphite and cocoa aromas followed by fine-grained tannins that tighten up as you sip. The wine is built for the long haul, needing time for more complexity to develop and the texture to soften.