Upon relase the colour is deep ruby.  The bouquet is a seductive patchwork of red and dark fruit, with hints of violet, liquorice and a dried herb compexity.  But there is more, autumn undergrowth giving way to sweet spice and smokey mineral notes.   Fine grained silky tannins and bright acidity dance harmoniously on the palate, balanced by a dense core of ripe fuit.  Elegant and haunting, yet powerful, with classic structure and a prolonged satisfying finish.  While ready to drink on release it can be expected to cellar well and evolve gracefully for many years.