96 points -- ... saturated dark ruby. The nose explodes from the glass, offering a melange of scents, including black-raspberries, toasty new oak, cloves, vanilla, and candy. In the mouth, there is astonishing richness, a thick, well-defined texture, and a flamboyant, moderately tannic finish... chewy, super-ripe character of the Pinot Noir and terrific richness, are beautifully displayed in this wine.
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