Vivid magenta. A complex, highly perfumed bouquet evokes red and blue fruit preserves, incense and potpourri, along with a building Asian spice nuance and a hint of savory herbs. Concentrated yet lithe in character, offering palate-staining Chambord, boysenberry, spicecake and floral pastille flavors sharpened by an undercurrent of smoky minerality. Finishes sweet, seamless and impressively long, with repeating florality and discreet, well-knit tannins. (JR)

Sleek and refined, with floral aromas of raspberry and smoky tea opening to vibrant cherry and spice flavors that build tension toward fine-grained tannins. (TF)

An exuberantly fresh and bright nose is comprised by the ripe and overtly spicy essence of red currant and briar hints. The succulent but decidedly punchy medium-bodied flavors are at once generous and seductive yet refined while still managing to retain good precision on the distinctly austere finale. This is also understated and provides a distinct contrast between the mid-palate and finish. *Outstanding*