It's medium to full-bodied taut and dry with a distinct tension between acidity and ripeness and a long cinnamon and pepper-inflected finish. Marked by striking aromas of licorice, tart pomegranate and violets set against a backdrop of black cherries with an energetic drive thanks to a spine of smoky minerality - Brambly barn yard nose. Finishes very long with persistent blue fruit and floral tones, subtle tannins and lingering spiciness. It should age well for a decade or more.