Aroma: Pronounced aromas of blackberry pie, crushed blackcurrants, and redcurrant jelly, with notes of pencil shavings, chocolate, tobacco, leather, and hints of spice like cardamom. 

Taste: Full-bodied yet elegant and refined, featuring ripe dark fruits balanced by firm, solid tannins and a "tight tannic crush" on the finish. 

Finish: A "sensual" and well structured, complex wine with a lingering, silky smooth finish with a peppery kick.