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There is enough reduction present to mask the underlying fruit and thus I would advise giving this a thorough aeration first. On the plus side there is first-rate punch and vibrancy to the utterly delicious, cool and restrained middle weight flavors that terminate in a distinctly saline-inflected finish. This is presently rather tightly coiled and needs at least a few years of cellaring which should also help dissipate the reduction on the nose.
June 2018
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