On the nose, this wine is bursting with dark fruits and roasted nuts, with hints of fresh black cherries, blackcurrant, rose petal, and roasted walnuts. The palate shows rich flavors of black cherries, toasted hazelnuts, fresh sage, mocha, and subtle vanilla and oak flavors. Tannins are firm in their youth but will soften with age.

Pair this full-bodied wine with full-bodied dishes, use the lush tannins to help cut through richer dishes, or enjoy with braised short ribs or well-seasoned steak.