Color: Dense cherry red with distinctive purple hues and a black core. Aromatics: Ripe fruity aromas of bromine, blueberries and cassis, compote-like, fine roasted notes, spicy-peppery, a hint of black tea in the finish. Body: Long, full-bodied drink, present and elegant, balanced in tannin and acidity, in the crook, beguiling fruit sweetness, persistent finish. Quality: Present but harmonious on the palate, with nice fruit.