A sudden Thanksgiving frost shortened the ripening, leading to a leaner-style vintage. Coffee bean, tobacco leaf and cedar aromas strike the nose. Olive, leather, roasted peppers and prune imbue a slightly astringent palate. Dried sage and cocoa pervade the peppery finish. Match with barbecued meats.
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