Deep garnet centre with a near opaque rim. Brooding damson nose, revealing black fruit, liquorice and subtle mint undertones. Well toned on the palate, generous and muscular with full black fruit flavours, voluptuous and elegant. Very well balanced, an exquisitely crafted wine, very pleasurable drinking now but with evident staying power to go on developing in bottle for at least another decade. Perfect with cheese, nuts and dried fruits after a meal.