A dark blue and red hue dominates the color of this wine. Aromatically intense with a flurry of black fruits such as currants, cherries and boysenberries. Earthy essences of pencil lead, black pepper, tapenade, asphalt, dust, and coffee intermingle with sweet nuances of teriyaki, dried apple, rose and cinamon. On the palate it is rich, complex and sinister with much underlying strength. While the wine offers generous weight and mouth feel it remains elegant and balanced