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There is richness here, but it is carried with lift and shape rather than sheer weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"866\"\u003eThe palate is full-bodied, silky and deeply fruited, with spice, plum and raspberry wrapped in elegant, fine tannins. Time has softened the wine beautifully, bringing out savoury notes of mushroom broth, dried herbs, cocoa and old oak, while the freshness keeps it lively. 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It opens with black cherry, raspberry, blackberry and plum, then moves into tilled earth, vanilla, nutmeg, milk chocolate and warm spice. There is a bold, dark-fruited core here, but the lift from Eden Valley fruit gives it a little extra snap and peppery freshness. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"781\"\u003eThe palate is rich, dense and generous, with ripe blackberry and plum wrapped in textured tannins and well-balanced oak. It feels full and comforting, but not clumsy, with sweet spice, chocolate and a long, persistent finish. 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