Deep, bright-rimmed ruby. An expansive bouquet evokes ripe dark berries, cherry cola, vanilla, potpourri and oak spices, and a smoky mineral nuance emerges with air. Deeply concentrated yet energetic on the palate, offering alluringly sweet blackberry, cherry-vanilla, spicecake and violet pastille flavors and a hint of mocha. Finishes extremely long and floral, with supple tannins folding steadily into the wine's sweet, lingering fruit.