CA 1996 Currants and chocolate, sweet oak-spice and vanilla notes are the hallmarks of this elegant wine. Notes of cassis, ripe berry, plum, spices, violets and chocolate unfold in the intriguing aromas and velvety flavors. Remarkable richness, concentration and length on the palate. Chile 1997 Rich, fruity blackberry flavor, harmoniously blended with the glorious cedarwood aroma of noble French oak. Dark, ripe and rich, with supple blackberry, anise, cedar, tar and wild berry flavors.
Tannins are smooth and integrated.
The core of currant and black cherry is marked by cedary oak and firm tannins, but it opens up to reveal rich, concentrated plum, currant, mineral, sage and oak. A complex, concentrated style. Beautifully textured, this dense, firm red is thick with ripe fruit flavors, accented with tar, spice and earth. It's balanced and long. Forward, ripe, fruity nose, with a touch of violets.