APPEARANCE: Deep Garnet. AROMA: Dense layers of ripe cassis, dark plum, cocoa and tobacco. Vibrant and complex. FLAVORS: Very full bodied, with deep flavors of black fruit, dark cherry, anise and plum. Hints of sweet toasty oak, chocolate and coffee add complexity. Very fine rich tannins fill the palate, giving big body and supple texture, leading to a very long finish of cassis and cocoa.