Opaque, inky plum-ruby in colour, it immediately asserts a sense of power. The nose hints at dark, earthy, brooding fruit, sultry spice, dark chocolate and crushed stone minerals. The palate adds a savoury, meaty richness and an authoritative muscularity. Densely fruited it maintains hallmark freshness and poise through to a protracted, generous finish, giving some insight into the wine's future development - very impressive.