This is a beautiful, expressive wine, with loads of potpourri, dried floral and cinnamon-spice notes that lead on the nose and ride atop the decadent fruit tones of blackberry, boysenberry and black plum flesh. The palate is full and smooth, yet not overdone or overly opulent, with more of those ripe black fruit flavors that are partnered with tones of tilled earth, licorice, light char and freshly ground coffee. The tannins are structuring, yet well integrated into the mix, with a long finish to seal the deal. Lauren Buzzeo
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Price$55,Buy Now
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DesignationLady May
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Alcohol14.5%
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Bottle Size750 ml
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CategoryRed
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ImporterCape Classics
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Date Published9/1/2020
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