Saturated ruby. Exotically perfumed scents of blueberry, mulberry, fruitcake and incense. Open-knit dark berry compote flavors provide impressive palate coverage, with velvety tannins providing shape. Expands with air and picks up notes of candied licorice and mocha that carry through a very long, spicy, warm finish. This is drinking well right now-especially if you like powerful, superrich Chateauneuf. -- Josh Raynolds