Bright red. A complex, expansive bouquet evokes fresh red and blue fruits, Asian spices and candied flowers, and a smoky mineral note builds as the wine opens up. Stains the palate with sweet raspberry, boysenberry and lavender pastille flavors that become spicier and more lively on the back half. Shows an impressive marriage of power and finesse and lingers with real tenacity on the finish, which features silky tannins and a suave floral quality.