Saturated ruby. Oak-spice-accented black/blue fruit aromas pick up hints of vanilla and cured tobacco with air. Plush and broad on the palate, offering subtly sweet cassis and cherry flavors underscored by a vein of juicy acidity. Supple tannins build through a long, pliant finish that leaves cherry preserve, vanilla and cracked pepper notes behind.

Fresh and fruity on the nose, this bottling shows strawberry, raspberry, plum, tobacco and toast aromas. The palate is relatively light and full of primary flavors, including black raspberry and potpourri touches.