Tasted November 30, 2006 with spaghetti with sauteed artichokes and chicken...dark purple in color, lots of dark, ripe berries on the nose, almost an aroma of chocolate berry maple syrup, on the palate it was perfectly ripe like a Texas peach on a hot July day dripping down your arm as you take the first bite. I think I purchased this for under $10 from Costco almost 6 months ago. This wine does not need age, drink within 1 year. This would make a great daily drinker. Highly recommended...BD92