(90+points) Dark red. Sexy, oak-spiced aromas of red berries, cherry, sandalwood and cinnamon. Silky in texture, with deep red fruit liqueur flavors accompanied by baking spices and floral pastille. Really stains the palate, with strong spiciness dominating the finish. This boasts very good cling and persistence but needs some time for the oak qualities to recede. -- Stephen Tanzer