A bold wine with aromas of baked blackberry, blueberry, damson plum, cassis, dark chocolate and some toasty, smoky oak with a floral and liquorice spice side. The palate is intensely flavoured, full bodied and rich with dried raspberry, dried fig, pastry crust, sage, espresso and a hint of orange zest and pepper giving freshness on the long finish. Ripe firm tannins give plenty of structure for many years ageing. Try this with beef stew heavily laced with garlic and black pepper. – Rhys Pender, Master of Wine