Mild reduction and blue and black fruit aromas plus ample violet notes introduce big, sappy and mouth coating flavors and this is a powerful wine where you can feel the energy build to an explosive and penetrating finish. What it isn't is overly precise but it was evident that I caught this when it was at an awkward stage and thus a more harmonious whole is likely to be forthcoming in bottle.

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