The purple core dark with a hint of cloudiness, easily opaque, the crimson red rims fairly wide and betray flecks of orange. Orange zest and mint add moderate airiness to the denser plum, black cherry scents in the nose, milk chocolate and eucalyptus appear as well, light forest matter nuances, undone as it dissolves by strong alcoholic fumes. Medium-bodied, prune and raisin elements trump the fresher plum, blackberry, black cherry flavors. The chocolate, toffee and mint touches echo throughout, followed on by orange to lemon citrus. Sweet tea leaf and menthol gain traction past the mid-palate. What tannins or acidity were there are now thoroughly subdued, still there’s a dusty quality to the finish. The alcoholic heat a presence but nowhere near in the nose. Time to drink up.