The nose is markedly spiced, with hints of pepper, clove and fresh herbs allied to black and red primary fruit. The palate is powerful but approachable, with nonetheless serious, savoury, earthy elements and obvious spice, principally dark fruits set within a silken texture. The tannins are fine-grained, though firm, and there is an enjoyable tension in the wine, a sense of direction and purpose which drives a savoury, tobacco and cedar-scented, hearty finish.