Deep ruby with lots of colour extraction.

Fairly intense youthful nose of violet, eucalyptus, black currant, black plum jam, blackberry, mocha, black pepper, cedar, vanilla.

On the palate, intense flavours of blackberry, black currant, black plum, mocha, mint, vanilla with a pepper and medicinal finish. At this stage, it's mostly about the fruit. High alcohol.

For those who like fruit-forward wines that are well made, this will please. A few years in the cellar should add complexity.

Tasted November 2016.