A deep ruby colour, almost opaque, still has glints of purple. The nose is immediate and open, revealing notions of ripe, juicy plum framed in fragrant, floral overtones of violet and wild thyme. The fortification spirit is still bold and potent but with more air, a touch of baked plum and caramelised plum juice adds a mellower note. The tannins are ripe and fine, but it is the freshness that is the defining characteristic on the palate, lending contour to what is undoubtedly a rich wine, and adding a note of gracefulness to the undoubted power, to the full force of vividly ripe, fragrant fruit. This will be a picture of elegance when mature. Fragrant, with a barely tamed but bold power, tempered and made sleek by pervasive freshness. Incredible.
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