Taut, focused and deftly balanced to harness the energetic blackberry, smoke and dark chocolate flavors, finishing with floral and spice notes.
Good full, bright red. Tightly wound aromas of cassis, bitter chocolate, licorice and black peppercorn. Broad, sweet and plush, but with a solid medicinal reserve to the flavors of dark berries, dark chocolate and coffee...
...deep, smoky nose, with a kiss of oak, it offers plenty of black fruits, liquid smoke, coffee bean and toast qualities as well as a medium-bodied, firm, structured feel on the palate. More fruit emerges as it sits in the glass...