Purplish going ruby at the rim. This is still looking like it’s new on the block. Legs stream all down the glass while blackberries and damsons fill the nose. It’s smooth, almost luscious, on the palate with rolling notes of fresh black fruits over sticky cassis, with a mix of clove, pepper, dark chocolate and spice on the finish. The oak influence brings a sweeter vanilla note but it’s never cloying. This finishes long and smart. It’s a wonderful wine, and I will happily go back for glass two.