This wine is dark purple with scents of blackberry preserves and dark cocoa with background scents of anise and lavender. On the palate, the integrated French and American oak aging provide a subtle backdrop of baking spices and caramel to envelop the ripe fruit aromas. the tannins are soft and balanced with its acidity. While this wine is fit to be consumed now it will also age well for the next 5-10 years