Dark ink coloured. Scents of blackberries, licorice, dark chocolate, leather, coffee, and vanilla. Packs some punch with an alcohol content of 14 percent. Reasonably firm tannins. Interesting minerality on the palate, with lingering pepper on the finish. Will pair well with a nice steak. Tasted October 2013.

Flavour loaded and quite smooth with a layered but easy drinking structure. Loads of dark fruit, cocoa and sweetish oak influences, but never goes over the top. Great balance and finish. excellent accompaniment to a prime rib roast.