a crisp, focused nose consisting of lemon peel, cedar, dried cheese, blackberry and cassis aromas is encouraging. this malbec (with 15% cabernet sauvignon) is mouth-filling and tight, with firm tannins. pointed salty flavors of black plum and berry fruits finish with integrated spice and cocoa notes. drink now through 2024—the longer this sits, the less aggressive and choppy it'll be.
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