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9.7

Saturated ruby-red. An expansive bouquet evokes fresh black and blue fruit preserves, cherry cola, exotic spices and potpourri; vanilla and licorice accents emerge with air. Deeply concentrated, mineral- and spice-accented blueberry, kirsch and fruitcake flavors are complemented by a hint of candied violet. Broad and seamless in texture, finishing with superb, floral-driven persistence and fine-grained tannins that lend discreet grip. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, July 2022)
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9.3

Deep ruby. Potent red and blue fruit, floral and baking spice aromas show fine definition and a hint of smokiness. Smooth and pliant on the palate, offering sweet cherry, blueberry, allspice and candied violet flavors that slowly firm up through the back half. Finishes very long and supple, with discreet tannins framing repeating blue fruit and spice notes. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, July 2022)
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9.7

Glistening purple. Expansive aromas of cherry and blueberry liqueur, incense, exotic spices and candied violet, plus a smoky mineral overtone that builds in the glass. Youthful, palate-coating black and blue fruit, star anise and floral pastille flavors show superb depth as well as energy, and a spine of juicy acidity adds support and back-end lift. Finishes with resonating floral and spice notes, youthful tannic grip and a hint of salty olive paste. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, July 2022)
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9.5

Deep, vivid ruby. Smoke- and spice-accented cherry cola, dark berry and lavender aromas show fine clarity, and licorice and succulent herb notes emerge with aeration. Gently sweet and broad in the mouth, offering appealingly sweet blackberry, cherry preserve, mocha and floral pastille flavors that tighten up through the midpalate. Gently gripping tannins sneak in slowly on an impressively long finish that strongly repeats the spice and floral notes. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, July 2022)
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9.3

Opaque magenta. Spice-accented aromas of red and dark berry preserves, candied flowers and incense, along with a suave floral overtone. Fleshy, sweet and well-concentrated, offering palate-caressing black raspberry, cherry and lavender pastille flavors that turn livelier with air. Conveys an appealing blend of depth and energy and finishes bright and long, with resonating florality and discreet tannins. 15% new oak. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, July 2022)
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9.7

Saturated violet. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes black and blue fruit preserves, pipe tobacco and pungent flowers, along with oak spice and vanilla flourishes. Sappy and expansive on the palate, offering deeply concentrated, smoke-tinged cassis, cherry preserve, licorice rose pastille and mocha flavors braced by a spine of juicy acidity. Finishes sweet and wonderfully long, showing fine clarity, steadily building tannins and lingering spiciness. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, July 2022)
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9.2

Opaque ruby. Black raspberry, cherry, licorice and subtle vanilla and candied rose nuances on the lively, smoke-tinged nose. Smooth and expansive on the palate, offering juicy cherry and dark berry flavors that show fine definition and acquire a spicy quality with air. Gently gripping tannins add shape to a very long, floral- and spice-tinged finish that leaves mocha and red berry notes behind. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, July 2022)
— 2 years ago

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9.3

Saturated ruby. Aromas of ripe black and blue fruits are complemented by vanillin oak and incense flourishes. Sappy and fleshy on the palate, offering intense black currant, cherry cola and candied licorice flavors and a hint of mocha. The vanilla note repeats on the finish, which hangs on with strong, subtly tannic persistence. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, July 2022)
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9.5

Deep, bright-rimmed violet. Potent, spice-accented red and blue fruit preserve, floral and baking spice scents and a hint of vanilla. Juicy, energetic and sharply focused on the palate, offering appealingly sweet boysenberry and cherry cola flavors and a spicy jolt of cracked pepper. The floral note comes back strong on a persistent finish that features a resonating blue fruit note and smooth, even tannins. 81% raised in French oak barrels of varying size, 28% of them new, and 19% in concrete tulips. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, July 2022)
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9.6

Bright purple. Smoke- and spice-accented aromas of ripe black and blue fruits, cured tobacco, vanilla, licorice and mocha are complemented by an exotic touch of incense. Youthfully chewy, focused and appealingly sweet, offering concentrated black currant, cherry cola, fruitcake, vanilla and exotic spice flavors underscored by a smoky mineral quality. At once rich and lively in style, finishing extremely long and precise, with youthfully gripping tannins and reverberating florality. Raised in 100% new French oak barrels for 22 months. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, July 2022)
— 2 years ago