Medium ruby with a medium nose of sappy black fruits, black cherry, hints of red fruits, dark raspberry, earth, light pine needles and minerals. Medium body, medium plus intensity, medium plus acidity. Sap, sap and more sap...dark cherry, red cherry, spices, and tea. Balanced with medium plus tannins. This wines is very structered and flows almost seamlessly throughout. In need of another 6-8 years at a minimum. 94pts.