Opaque, bright-rimmed ruby. Powerful aromas of fresh raspberry and boysenberry, candied licorice, spicecake, incense and a hint of vanilla in the background. Juicy and seamless on the palate, displaying pliant, deeply concentrated blue fruit, cherry liqueur and cola flavors that show superb delineation and energy. Delivers a compelling blend of power and finesse and finishes extremely long, with mineral thrust and fine-grained tannins that add shape and gentle grip. (aged for three years in new French oak barrels)