" Inky deep crimson purple red. A lovely cornucopia of aromas, dark cherry, blackberry, menthol, vanillin, woodsmoke, and some tobacco scents. A towering structure is upheld by firm oak tannins and ripe grape tannins, impressive layers of fruit, spice, oak and just sheer presence. It appears to have its arms folded at the moment, and will gain a bit of softening in the bottle to show its true colours. "