Deep ruby colour, pink rim. Intense dark fruit nose with a hint of elderflower and vanilla pod. Ripe powerful tannins with rich intense plumb, blackcurrant, blackberry and dried Christmas cake fruit. Full bodied with a long lingering finish and a slight hint of bitterness which is a good counterpoint to the sweetness. The fruit is so intense that there is little evidence of alcohol heat despite its 19.9% abv. Excellent balance.
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2/21/2010 - Phil Oxera wrote:
Deep ruby colour, pink rim. Intense dark fruit nose with a hint of elderflower and vanilla pod. Ripe powerful tannins with rich intense plumb, blackcurrant, blackberry and dried Christmas cake fruit. Full bodied with a long lingering finish and a slight hint of bitterness which is a good counterpoint to the sweetness. The fruit is so intense that there is little evidence of alcohol heat despite its 19.9% abv. Excellent balance.
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