Subdued aromas of sweet blackberries and dark plums, violet, vanilla, spearmint, leather, and damp forest floor. Repeats on the medium-light palate with good fruit purity and freshness. The tannins are medium-low and the acids medium-high. Though this wine is not very complex it offers a decent length finish of dark fruit and spearmint, with a touch of cocoa emerging. Pair with chicken parmesan or light pastas.