...a big, smoky, ripe, full-bodied wine with outstanding fruit density (oodles of black-cherries and raspberries with a hint of pepper and spice), an unctuous texture, well-hidden alcohol, and a forceful, brawny, velvety-textured finish...
This still has a spring in its step. The color is close to brick, with floral raspberry and green tea aromas and rich and delicately complex cherry, cedar and Asian spice flavors.