Deep colour, rich purple, starting to show some maturity at the edges; complex and expressive nose with black cherries and ripe figs, tobacco leaves and roses, dark chocolate, warm Asian spices; good weight and concentration on the palate, juicy and flowing, fresh and with good grip from well-integrated velvety tannins; complete finish, lovely touch of eucalyptus, orange, good length. Quite a forward style for a 2005 SQVP, beautifully layered and pure. Noval did not declare in 2005 - are we enjoying the benefits of that decision here?
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VERY dark squid ink. Almost a slight hint of band-aid on the nose...something there that I can't quite put my finger on... Perhaps an off bottle? Also some medicinal notes on the approach. Good tannins, however on the mid-palate with a long finish.
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VERY dark squid ink. Almost a slight hint of band-aid on the nose...something there that I can't quite put my finger on... Perhaps an off bottle? Also some medicinal notes on the approach. Good tannins, however on the mid-palate with a long finish.
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