Appearance

• Clarity: clear
  
• Intensity: deep
  
• Colour: ruby
  

Nose

• Condition: clean
  
• Intensity: pronounced
  
• Development: developing
  
• Aromas: blackcurrant, blackberry, black plum, raspberry, violet, mint, black pepper, cedar, vanilla, smoke, tobacco, leather, earth
  

Palate

• Sweetness: dry
  
• Acidity: high
  
• Tannins: high
  
• Alcohol: high
  
• Body: full
  
• Flavour intensity: pronounced
  
• Flavour characteristics: blackcurrant, blackberry, black plum, raspberry, violet, mint, black pepper, cedar, vanilla, smoke, tobacco, leather, earth
  
• Finish: long
  

Conclusions:

• Quality level: outstanding
• Can drink now, but has potential for agein