black berry and violet nuances along with plenty of earth influence where the supporting wood character is more discreet

Benefit of the doubt offered

medium weight flavors flash an equally prominent bead of minerality on the balanced and impressively long finish that is presently also quite tightly wound

Crème de cassis and blackberry aromas sufficient to fill the room emerge on the nose of Sorrel's 2017 Hermitage Le Greal

which results in wines with good structure and natural acidity

Numanthia Vintage:2004 black berry and violet nuancesDark violet. Spicy dark berry aromas are complicated by orange peel, cinnamon and clove. Medium bodied black raspberry and cassis flavors are given an exotic accent by Asian spices and violet pastille. The silky tannins are almost overwhelmed by the wine's spicy fruit. Finishes brisk and long, with an echo of cracked pepper. Josh Raynolds