A broadly floral-inflected nose combines notes of lavender

Best from 2022 through 2045

the palate is layered and intense

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Marques Murrieta, Rioja Dalmau Reserve other_regions_italy A broadly floral-inflected nose combines(this wine was reviewed in July 2008 and is a library release, with a price to match) Deep ruby. Potent cassis and blueberry aromas show excellent clarity and lift, and cigar box, licorice and vanilla notes add complexity. Supple, broad and appealingly sweet, offering concentrated dark berry, cola, vanilla and peppery spice flavors and a smoky quality that emerges on the back half. Finishes long and smooth, featuring slow building tannins and