Bright purple-red. Complex nose of red berries, leather, spices (vanilla, pepper, clove), and blackberry. Full-bodied, rounded tannins, balanced acidity, and a long finish with quince.
Caramel, vanilla, rye bread, cinnamon, toasted oak, brown sugar … caramel and vanilla... cinnamon and rye bread spices... brown and malt sugars... toasted oak.