"Sweet spot. Outstanding. A completely different nose is, as one might reasonably expect, much spicier with its layered array of various dark berries, floral and sandalwood scents. There is first-class volume to the concentrated, velvety and palate coating flavors that possess an abundance of dry extract that adds a seductive texture to the finish as well as does a fine job of buffering the firm but not hard tannic spine on the strikingly persistent backend. This is clearly built-to-age yet there is only moderate austerity."