The special treatment that this red cape blend receives from the vineyard to the cellar is evident in the tasting. The pod is an opulent wine, it has a rich and strong dark fruit with black cherries and plums on the nose, which is provided by Shiraz with sweet spice and American and French oak. On the palate, the Bellingham pod shows fine tannins, which are balanced by the juicy fruit character that emerges from the nose. A clear line of acidity makes for a long, filling finish.