Dark cherry red with a hint of magenta. Lovely elegant sweet jube flavour on the plate with some edge herb and spice notes coming through. The oak, as befits our modern tastes, is restrained and subtle. Beautiful soft finish with plenty of length. Certainly a wine which will handle careful cellaring for up to 10 years or more. Great food match with beef, lamp, goat, game and venison dishes particularly if they are combined with spice, sweet jus or balsamic reductions.