Opaque ruby; very dark for a nine-year-old wine. Heady scents of cherry compote, vanilla, cigar box and incense, with a spicy overtone. Fleshy and seamless on the palate, offering sweet dark fruit and floral pastille flavors lifted by peppery spices and smoky minerality. Lush, sweet and broad on the finish, which features silky tannins and a touch of cola.