Purple-red and violet; deep and shining. Black pepper freshly ground and reduced dark berries. Perfumed aromatics hinting at the tiny presence of Riesling in the mix. The dark and concentrated fruits open up to bay leaf, balsamic and olive. The reclusive oak bouquet acts like an invisible bodyguard. The palate of this red wine at first seems lean, but hidden depths soon enough emerge. A central track of clean and long acidity keeps to one side the ready-in-wait berry flavors: blue, black, boysen and raspberry. To the other side run the exquisitely fine and gradual tannins. From the mid palate these component elements merge and bind to form a balanced expression of berry and plum flavors and textures. The finish is round yet also clean, with a reprise of that savory/ berry flavour and inky/grippy amalgamation.