Rich ruby red color with a note of violet that evolves into granite after a few years of aging. On the nose, the wine I elegant and austere, with notes of prune, black cherry, and ripe blackberry and hints of spice and forest floor. These are followed by lingering, delicate notes of vanilla. On the palate, the wine is savory and full-bodied with healthy acidity and tannic structure that will mellow as the wine ages.
