Tart, slightly tobacco, dried herbs and a touch of bacon, predominantly dark berries and a hint of cherries, peppery nuances, a hint of smoke and fairly prominent mineral notes. Firm-bodied, ripe, tart and juicy fruit with spicy and slightly smoky, woody notes, firm, fine sandy, well-catching tannins, light acid bite, good substance and persistence, some cocoa and spicy notes, has some depth, very good, firmer, juicier and spicy finish. WS 93 pts.