Saturated ruby. Highly perfumed aromas of ripe dark berries, cherry, olive and pungent flowers are sharpened by a suggestion of black pepper. Supple and appealingly sweet, offering concentrated black raspberry, cherry-cola and violet pastille flavours and a suggestion of star anise. Finishes Pliant, sweet and focused on the penetrating finish, showing smooth tannins and excellent tenacity. 95 points. Josh Reynolds, Vinous,
