Bright, medium plus ruby with a solid core. Reticent nose of damp earth, tea, red berry, cherry and blackfruits all framed by a decent amount of oak. Medium bodied, medium plus concentration and medium acidity. Cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, vanillin, blackfruits, tea, earth and cherry. Medium fruit and wood tannin, in need of at least 7-8 years. 90pts.

Deep burgundy, medium nose of sous bois, dark cherry, spice, raspberry and dark fruits. Medium plus to full body, medium plus intensity, medium plus acidity. Ripe dark fruits, cherry, spice, sous bois and game. Balanced with a fine tannin. Will be great in 10-15 years. 93pts.