”A deep crimson. A fine nose of violet, bramble, tar, pepper grind and black to blue fruits. Loads of smoked meats, anise and clove too, with a swab of black olive tapenade. Density, without heaviness. A spicy pliancy to the tannins. A suave understated nature, too, without being demure. Classy. This is very good drinking for this sort of money.”