Lurid violet color. Smoke-accented blackberry and blueberry qualities on the nose, with violet, peppery spice and game notes emerging slowly. Offers spice-laced dark berry preserve flavors that pick up candied licorice and cola qualities with aeration, along with a hint of bitter chocolate. Puts on weight with air and finishes with smoky mineral cut, ver good tenacity and building tannins. (Made with 75% whole clusters, with fermentation and eight months of aging in large French oak tanks.)