Opaque purple-colored, this is a relatively structured, tightly knit wine that offers up notes of crushed rocks, black raspberries and hints of black currant and underbrush. It is structured, masculine and medium to full-bodied, with some moderate tannins that still need to be resolved. Forget it for 2-3 years and drink it over the following decade.

Well balanced and satisfying. Plenty of crunchy, juicy fruit. Well handled tannins. Good length.