Purple in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has ripe plums, black raspberries, violets and a nice earthy note. Full bodied. Medium tannins. Good energy. On the palate, this is tasty. Black raspberry and raspberry fruits with some earthiness. Good finish. This drinks easy but should gain some complexity as it ages. Drink over the next ten years. Nice on its own, this would work well with comfort food dishes such as Beef Stroganoff. Outstanding value!