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Multilayered with notes of black currants, violets, camphor and black cherry, the wine is quite round with tones of rose petals and boysenberry. The more aromatic components, Malbec and Cabernet Franc, give way to mocha-inflected coffee and black tea notes. The vintage is sneaky-powerful as wines appear floral and charming on the nose but pack a robust punch on the palate.

From the proprietor's mountain estate, this combines 73% Cabernet Sauvignon with 14% Malbec, 7% Petit Verdot and 6% Cabernet Franc. Together, they mingle in a planky, oak-driven midpalate of compost, cedar and blackberry, with swathes of dark chocolate running through.