Rich fruit and ripe, with velvety tannins. As approachable in youth as in maturity. An alluring plum red, with notes of dark cherries, chocolate shavings and violets. A hint of Napa Valley dust comes through on the nose, which has an equal balance of fruit, oak and earthiness. Enters the palate with a soft suppleness, peaking with flavors of cassis, dark berries, lavender and nutmeg, with an exceptionally long finish.