On inspection there is a deep dark color with a purplish-red hue. The aromas are a combination of ripe cherry and red currant fruit, with notes of dried herbs and a hint of toasty oak notes, integrating seamlessly with the fruit. On the pallet, the wine is soft and inviting--with focused fruit-- integrating with spicy and refined earthy notes. The finish is lively--exhibiting a structure that creates a long finish.