Its colour is deep ruby with an amber fringe.  The aromas and flavours suggest blackberries, raspberries and black cherries supported by an underlay of chocolate and cinnamon. Savoury elements, including impressions of roast meats and grilled mushroom, have become more prominent with age.  It is generous and mouth filling but has a refined palate with plush velvety tannins and a lingering spicy aftertaste..