Inky purple. Heady aromas of black and blue fruit preserves, candied licorice and cola, with an overlay of Indian spices and vanilla. Juicy, palate-coating boysenberry and blueberry flavors show no rough edges and become spicier and livelier with air. The strong, clinging finish repeats the licorice and blue fruit qualities. This sexy wine was aged in new French oak for 14 months.