Anise

Intense peach, honey, and apricot, with a touch of strawberry and anise, and the slightest hint of yeast. Just on the edge of carbonation, this wine delivers a tease of sparkle just a moment before a wave of creamy fruit...

First night opened: nose of earth and herbs; second night after vacuum-sealing ... aromas yielding to anise. Both times: moderate-high tannins, moderate acidity, light fruit, lingering finish with an earthy taste like on...

Softly sweet earthy nose. Quite sweet, but with good typical merlot mouthfeel, ... flavors of coffee, spice, anise. There's a manufactured quality on the mid palate, but its not too distracting. Finishes on a nice...

High acidity which helps to bring out the flavours. Herbs, smokey and anise. Long pleasent finish.

Color of strong black tea with a hint of red. Strong aroma of anise at first, but after a bit of breathing it started taking on a floral bouquet. Not much fruitiness, but very smooth and subdued tannins. Smokey wood flavor...

Cherry nose with burnt twig and forest floor notes. Soft anise flavors to start, medium acidity and quite a light body. This builds over time and the wine finishes with more power on the backend.

Deep ruby red color with amazing clarity. Distinct aromas of raspberries and ... and bright flavors of anise, cedar, and pomegranate. Ended with a surprisingly long, pleasant finish

complex aromas of black fruit, anise, funky sea smell (not unpleasant, just interesting) and black pepper; strong, chewy tannins on the palate -- big bold, complex, interesting wine

Nose of pine resin, moss and forest floor. Smooth in the mouth with soft ... tannins with licorice and anise notes

Licorice, anise and currant tones wrapped in a velvety cabernet sauvignon. Wonderful. - Tasted at Hostile Grape 10/8/09