Its colour is deep ruby shot with flecks of amber.  Its generous aromas and flavours suggest dark cherries, blackberries, raspberries and mulberries, suffused with chocolate mocha and spice. Bottle age has given the wine a pronounced savoury character, suggesting grilled meats and mushrooms with a hint of black olive tapenade.  It is seductively light on entry but rapidly expands on the palate to become rich and mouth filling, while retaining elegance and poise. Silky tannins help draw out its lingering aftertaste.