Dark ruby. Complex aromas of red and dark berry liqueur, licorice and pungent flowers are enlivened by a spicy topnote. Shows excellent clarity and powerful thrust to the juicy, nicely concentrated blackberry and violet pastille flavors, and a peppery nuance adds spicy back-end cut. Closes sappy, energetic and very long, with fine-grained tannins sneaking in late. 91-93 Points, Josh Raynolds vinous.com