Deep garnet to brick colour. Appealing nose with complex aromas warm blackberry, dried plums, tobacco leaf, leather and dried mint. On the palate the fruit has fully evolved into raisin and prune flavours supported by a medium+ level of fine tannins and medium+ acidity. Long finish. Nice but needs drinking-up at this stage. Drink now to 2010. Tasted February 2009.Imported in Japan by Cordon Vert Co., Ltd.