Deep crimson red hue Nose brings Deep dark black fruit, shaved up bitter dark chocolate, vanilla dusting, hints of black olive, toasted cedar, pencil shavings The palate is super smooth and fleshy with Deep dark black fruit like black cherry and plum, vanilla, and oak but tamed, then the mid palate comes through with bitter tannins that coat your palate and resonate in your teeth, very complex and full bodied, and super long finish.