Ermitage 2011
"Well-rendered, with a solid spine of graphite holding the blackberry paste, warm fig and fruitcake notes together, while singed apple wood and anise details fill in the background. Still a bit gutsy through the finish, so cellar to let this soften and meld fully. Best from 2016 through 2024. 550 cases made." –JM
November 2014
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