Medium-dark ruby; attractive, intense, spicy,  cassis and black fruit aroma with herbal and toasty notes and a trace of vanilla; full body; forward, rich, fleshy, textured, herbal, dark cherry and blackberry fruit flavors with a hint of mocha; full tannin; lingering aftertaste. Developed with  airing in the glass, but best to age for another five years. Very highly recommended. 14.5% alcohol; 260 cases; blended with 15% Petit Verdot (PV); released September 2013.