Dark ruby. Smoke-accented black/blue fruit and floral pastille aromas are complemented by suggestions of incense and cola. Sappy, expansive black raspberry and boysenberry flavors display impressive depth as well as energy and pick up a spicecake nuance as the wine opens up. Finishes very long and appealingly sweet, with well-knit tannins and an emphatic echo of juicy blue fruit. -- Josh Raynolds