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Good full medium red. Complex nose melds raspberry, redcurrant, humus, smoke, leather, tobacco, minerals, spices and fresh herbs. Sweet and supple but with bright acids and an exotic suggestion of white fruits keeping the mid-palate fresh. Finishes with a firm dusting of tannins. This should continue to evolve for at least another decade. (I shold note that this third bottle was a charm, as my first two, though seemingly firm and youth full as well, showed a slightly musty, fungal quality that gave the finish a dry edge.)