Brilliant magenta. Intensely perfumed, mineral- and spice-accented red/blue fruit and floral oil scents show excellent clarity . A hint of licorice adds depth. Offers palate-staining black raspberry, bitter cherry and spicecake on the palate, with a snap of smoky minerality zesty acidity and a white pepper flourish lending vivacity. Deepens and gains sweetness on the finish, which features lingering violet and spicecake qualities and smooth, polished tannins. -- Josh Raynolds