Bountiful aromatics surge from the glass - ripe black fruits, smoked plums, fresh cut cedar, chargrilled tri-tip and black licorice. If only a nose could give you a black eye. The immense entry is of invigorating energy surrounded by a strong oak frame, with a mid-palate of a dense black fruit core and strong notes of blackcurrant. The finish is lengthy with extended notes of sarsaparilla, chewy tannins and confirmation of the high-quality oak. | Orin Swift