Rich Pomegranate, plum and blackberry flavors floating over superfine tannins. The elements move weightlessly through the long, expressive and open-textured finish. 93 Points (Wine Spectator)
Super rich and intense, yet fleshy in texture, with flavors of blackberry, wild berry and spicy, smoky sandalwood that fold together in a focused, harmonious way. 93 Points (Wine Spectator)
Ripe cherries and strawberries, spice, and vanilla aromas. Well-balanced with earthy tones.
Classic cassis, black raspberry, graphite and toasty notes to go with a full-bodied, concentrated and layered profile on the palate. Received a big “WOW” in the notes, it stays lively and elegant. 94-97 Points (Wine Advocate)
Fruit flavors, smoky undertones, flavors of berry, cherry, bacon with a lingering finish. 93 Points (Wine Enthusiast)
Shows a nose of ripe cherries, rich spices and licorice with some vanilla undertones. On the palate the flavours explode in a fusion of complex oak and well integrated tannins. 92 Points (Wine Spectator)
Intense and beefy, with pepper, sage and wild berry flavors that are hearty and rustic, yet enormously compelling and complex, with waves of flavor gushing across the palate. 96 Points (Wine Spectator)
Aromas of cherries, plums, chocolate, cedar, spice, and scorched earth. Dense plums explode onto the palate with spice, subtle chocolate and tar. Fine tannin backbone rolls on from the mid palate, surrounded by fresh juiciness, dark fruit and subtle oak. 95 Points (Wine Spectator) #3 Wine Spectator’s Top 100 of 2012
Scented bouquet of violets, cloves, dusted cherries, mint, tar and earth. Seamless and beautifully woven texture runs through the core of the wine with fruit purity and softness. 94 Points (International Wine Cellar)