The wine showed a dark ruby almost opaque color. Blackberry, black cherry, cassis, raspberry, eucalyptus, licorice and oak all arrived on the complex, yet nuanced nose. Blackberry, cherry, cassis, raspberry preserves, eucalyptus, vanilla, licorice and oak followed on a palate singing with berry fruit. The wine exhibited great structure and length, along with moderate tannins. This wine would be a suitable pair for a classic chateaubriand. (To read more, please click here.)