Ruby/blue in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose has plums and raspberries. Soft texture but firm tannins. On the palate, black raspberries fruit and seeds (slight bitter note in a good way) along with some char. Good finish with that same "bitter" quality. This is a very nice wine that needs some time/air for the tannins to integrate. This would work well with venison but also with pasta bolognaise. Drink over the next ten years. Great value.