A blend of 60% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc and 10% Malbec, the 2002 “Spirit of Marlborough” has a deep garnet color that’s just starting to go a little brick at the edge. It offers mature aromas of leather and tobacco over dried mulberries, figs and spice cake with a hint of espresso. Medium-full bodied, it gives a generous amount of evolved / dried berry and earthy flavors in the mouth with some powdery tannins and enlivening acidity, finishing long and spicy. Mature now, it makes for a great glass at the moment but needs drinking-up.No known USA importer.