The medium+ to medium-high intensity nose is fresh & ripe with sweet dark red cherry, currant, and clove aromas mingling with oak spices, cinnamon, and underbrush, with touches of dried berry/floral notes. On the dry, medium+ bodied palate it has very ripe dark red cherry, clove spice, cinnamon, oak spice, and underbrush flavours supported by fresh and succulent acidity. Ripe tannins have a fine, dusty texture and a supple grip. Touch of bitterness on the back palate, while savoury cocoa and oak notes linger on the mineral-tinged finish, with very good length. Tasted Nov. 2024. Score: 88+ pts