The medium+ to medium-high intensity nose is savoury & slightly reductive w/ dark fruited, blackberry, plum, mocha chocolate & oak aromas surrounding an earthy core. Dry, medium-full bodied palate is spicy with savoury, ripe & dark fruited replays of blackberry, oak spice, earth, and black plum flavours flecked w/ violet & stony mineral notes adding interest. It is well-structured w/ crisp & juicy acidity, along with well-integrated, gently textured tannins. Savoury w/ stony mineral notes, plus some dried herbs linger on the long-lasting, slightly grippy finish. Tasted Nov. 2024. Score: 88+ pts