" Deep, dark core with fading edge. Complex nose with dark berry fruits, ripe plum, rich fruit cake and some attractive earthy notes followed by mulberry and lavender. Bold entry into the mouth with weighty push of ripe , dark fruit flavours sinking into the deep, well rounded mouth. Great texture and smooth tannins. Well defined oak in firm support. Good array of spice with vanilla in the main. Ripe fruit fills the long finish. Another five to six years in the bottle will be well rewarded. "