Deep garnet. Smoky, oak-tinged cherry and dark berry scents take on floral and spice nuances with air. Broad and chewy on the palate, offering bitter cherry, cassis and mocha flavors and a hint of licorice. The smoky note recurs on a long, spicy finish that features steadily building tannins and a hint of espresso.

This wine has aromas of blackberry and dried Mediterranean herbs. Dark red-violet in the glass, it has flavors of cassis, black cherry, thyme, oregano, milk chocolate and tobacco. Lush tannins carry on into the slightly salty finish.