Medium-dark ruby color with purplish tinges; attractive, forward, intense, concentrated, cedary, tarrish, slightly herbal, sweet black cheery fruit aroma; full body, forward, rich, plush, concentrated, plumy, mouth-filling, sweet blackberry and black cherry fruit flavors; full tannin; slightly dry on the finish; lingering aftertaste. Deserves several more years of bottle aging. Very highly recommended.
