Saturated ruby. Offers up expressive black and blue fruit and floral scents that are complemented by suggestions of licorice, allspice, mocha and olive paste. Stains the palate with intense bitter cherry, cassis, vanilla and fruitcake flavors that are underscored by a vein of juicy acidity. Chewy tannins add grip to an impressively long, expansive and smoke-tinged finish that echoes the blue fruit and licorice notes. 90% whole clusters and one-third new oak.