Cracked pepper, mint and ripe, dark fruits fill out the aromatics. On the palate blueberry and blackberry flavors echo the aromas and dissolve into a savory finish. The tannins are persistent and long and the wine lingers in the mouth. There is richness that tempers the tannins, making it a wine that can be enjoyed young, but obviously one that can develop over time in the bottle. While this certainly plays to those who want power and boldness in their red wine, it will also capture the attention of wine drinkers looking for a quiter, contemplative experience.