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Bright violet. Heady, smoke-accented black and blue fruit and floral pastille scents show excellent focus and a peppery spice accent. Sappy, penetrating and gently sweet, offering intense black currant and boysenberry flavors that tighten up and become spicier with air. Densely packed but lithe, finishing with powerful thrust and silky, slow-building tannins. I really like the blend of richness and vivacity here.

Josh Raynolds, March 2016


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