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92 VM.
"Vivid ruby-red. Deeper in pitch and darker in character than the non-V.V. bottling, displaying intense black raspberry and blueberry aromas and flavors accompanied by hints of licorice and candied lavender. Shows very good concentration and energy, picking up a suave spicecake nuance with aeration. Lingers with excellent tenacity, building sweetness and smooth tannins that fold smoothly into the juicy fruit." Josh Raynolds, Vinous.com, Apr 2016 |