A lifted, intensely red-berried nose with prune and damson, is detailed by a little pepperiness and a hint of tomato leaf. The palate is richly, hedonistically velvety on the entry, its impressive viscosity enlivened by buoyant acidity which runs through its core. Darker mineral seams and a dash of bitter chocolate add intrigue. The tannins are firm and assured, bolstering the fruit without detracting from it.