Deep, glistening violet. An expansive, smoke- and mineral-tinged bouquet evokes fresh black and blue fruits, candied licorice, incense and potpourri, and an exotic spice nuance builds as the wine stretches out. Sweet and elegant in style, offering cassis, boysenberry, kirsch and spicecake flavors braced by a core of juicy acidity. Plays power off finesse with a deft hand and finishes with outstanding spicy and floral tenacity and gentle tannic grip.