A gorgeous nose of coal and pressed violets, a ripe vapour, notes of mint, black cherry, creamy new wood and rich dark fruits. Ripe but cool. Full-bodied, the freshness is immediately apparant and balances a natural sweetness, and there are bags of dark cherry fruit flavours, a touch of black olive, and soft spices. The tannins are fine and svelte and help carry through to a fresh, tangy, layered and long finish.