" Black core with a crimson rim, clinging to inside of glass. A riot of scents and aromas emerge from the glass, with violets, carnations and nougat, with a mere glimpse of slate and smoke in the background. Almost thick, palate coating texture with up- front firm tannins sustaining dense dark fruit, lifted and emphasised by alcohol. Powerful, youthful, concentrated and punchy, with a long future. "