This wine is deep red. It uncoils from the glass with black cherry, red plum, rosehip and cedar. While it still holds some tightness and requires a few minutes to express itself, when it opens, it carries cherry liquor, red currant, cocoa powder and baking spices. The palate is tense and elegant, with satin tannins, and a long clear finish of cherry, cranberry, black mission fig, grilled herbs and mint.