Potent and dark, with a syrupy nose of mint, blackberry and cream. The palate feel is more choppy than ideal, while the flavors run towards cola, root beer, pepper and baked black fruits. Coconut appears on the finish along with pepper; Malbec, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon comprise this Bordeaux blend.——M.S.(8/1/2011)—— 89