Crimson with a glossy and bright lustre. An instant ascent of fruits … lifted raspberry fruit jube/fruit pastille. Moroccan spices and vanilla pod shroud meaty/crackling elements. A skerrick of cedar oak /pencil shavings; a reminder of the wine’s age at this point –undoubtedly soon to be absorbed & concealed. Balanced and complete. Spicy and fruit-driven … however, this time it is blackberry not raspberry jubeson palate. Non-obtrusive, yet just recognisable oak detected on finish. Softened tannins and ‘just-right’ acidity invoke textural allure.