Look – Dark purple, with streaks of dark garnet when held to the light. Nose – Aromas of dark berries and dried current along with cedar, sage and tobacco, with hints of loamy earth, minerals, and graphite. Feel – Rich and smooth, with finely textured and rounded tannins. Balanced acidity. Full-bodied. Taste – Dark fruit including black current, blackberry, and black cherry along with other dried dark fruit, layered over notes of mocha and cedar with subtle earthy hints of licorice. Finish – Long and lingering with softly fading black fruit that disappear and leaves finely textured sweet tannins and minerality behind.