Expert tasting note: "Opaque, ruby-red color. Deep, brooding black-fruit & classic graphite/pencil shaving aromas. The fruit comprises cooked black-fruits & ripe black-cherry. Layers of incredibly fine tannins unfold revealing clean cedar, pencil shavings & earthy notes to frame the dense fruit core. Acidity is pronounced & the alcohol balanced to warming. The finish has superb length & opulence." - 11/13 DCAMW