The medium to dark ruby-colored 1997 Faithful Hound possesses spicy, dark fruit-packed aromas, and is significantly rich and lush on the palate. Blackberries and cassis can be found in this mouth-coating, extremely ripe, medium-bodied wine. Its persistent finish is soft and filled with jammy dark fruits. Projected maturity: now-2005.Imported by Cape Classics, New York, NY; tel (212) 906-9100; fax (212) 906-0001.