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9.3

Ruby-red. Pungent, smoke-tinged red berry preserve and floral aromas are energized by a mineral flourish and a spicy suggestion of white pepper. Juicy and broad on the palate, offering sweet cherry and raspberry flavors that convey an appealing blend of depth and energy. Closes smooth, spicy and subtly tannic, displaying even tannins, a touch of lavender and strong persistence. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, December 2020) — 4 years ago

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9.3

Dark purple. Deep-pitched cassis, cherry-vanilla and pipe tobacco aromas are complemented by a building floral note and a hint of cracked pepper. Rich but energetic as well, showing solid thrust to the dark berry preserve, mocha and rose pastille flavors. Finishes on a smoky note, with strong tenacity, lingering floral oak spice character and steadily building tannins. All new French oak. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, December 2020) — 4 years ago

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9.6

Glass-staining ruby. Powerful, oak-tinged black currant, cherry, candied rose, pipe tobacco and mocha scents are accompanied by succulent herb and mineral flourishes. Sappy and seamless on the palate, offering deeply concentrated but energetic bitter cherry, dark berry liqueur, vanilla and licorice flavors that unfurl slowly through the midpalate. Youthful but well-knit tannins frame an extremely long, sweet finish that features resonating spice, mineral and floral notes. The interplay of power and finesse here is quite marvelous. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, December 2020) — 4 years ago

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9.2

Inky ruby. Ripe, spice-accented cherry, black currant, pipe tobacco and vanilla qualities on the deeply perfumed nose. Fleshy, appealingly sweet dark fruit preserve, floral pastille and bitter chocolate flavors are supported by a core of juicy acidity. Conveys an appealing blend of depth and energy and finishes sweet and long, with smooth, well-knit tannins and lingering dark berry and vanilla notes. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, December 2020) — 4 years ago

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9.0

Deep violet. Dark berries, cherry pit and a hint of licorice on the spice-accented nose. Chewy and energetic on the palate, offering bitter cherry, cassis and cracked pepper flavors and a touch of mintiness. Finishes long and taut, with building spiciness and gently chewy tannins that come in slowly. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, December 2020) — 4 years ago

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9.3

Glass-staining maroon. Dark berry liqueur, fruitcake, smoky oak and vanilla nuances on the deeply perfumed nose. Coats the palate with concentrated black/blue fruit, bitter chocolate and floral pastille flavors; baking spice and mineral nuances add lift and back-end cut. Fleshy and deep but energetic as well. Finishes on a youthfully tannic note, displaying sharp focus and impressive, dark-fruit-driven persistence. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, December 2020) — 4 years ago

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9.1

Saturated ruby. Oak-spice-accented black/blue fruit aromas pick up hints of vanilla and cured tobacco with air. Plush and broad on the palate, offering subtly sweet cassis and cherry flavors underscored by a vein of juicy acidity. Supple tannins build through a long, pliant finish that leaves cherry preserve, vanilla and cracked pepper notes behind. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, December 2020) — 4 years ago

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9.0

Inky violet. Ripe black/blue fruit, espresso and a hint of spiciness on the deeply perfumed nose. Broad and supple on the palate, offering gently sweet cassis and cherry flavors that turn firmer on the back half. Finishes smooth and long, with a lingering mocha quality and rounded tannins adding subtle grip. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, December 2020) — 4 years ago

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9.6

Youthful purple. Expressive, spice- and mineral-accented cherry and dark berry aromas reveal an emerging floral top-note and a hint of vanilla. Sappy and alluringly sweet, offering palate-staining red/blue fruit preserve, candied violet, spice-cake and mocha flavors that deftly marry richness to energy. Deepens with air while maintaining urgency, and closes extremely long and spicy, with gentle tannic grip and resonating blue fruit and floral notes. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, December 2020) — 4 years ago

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9.3

Limpid yellow. Aromas of poached pear and white peach are complicated by orange zest, dusty mineral and floral nuances. Sappy and focused in the mouth, offering chewy, mineral-laced orchard and pit fruit flavors that show bright, spicy lift and cut on the back half. Clings with strong tenacity on a vibrant finish that leaves behind suave floral and honey notes. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, December 2020) — 4 years ago