Deep purple to the edge. Gorgeous aromas of blackberries, cassis, red currant, plum, black licorice and tobacco. Well balanced with supple texture and long finish, tasting of black licorice, cherry, plum jam, toast, oak and cedar. This wine is recommended to share with with medium and long cured cheeses, pasta bakes, spicy sausage dishes, grilled steaks, roast chicken and roast duck, braised beef and wintry casseroles.