Ripe cherries and blackberry bramble fruit characters are fleshed out with mulberry, but elegant restraint is present, with tapered mineral tones. The oak is vanilla scented, showing cedar sandalwood. The palate is smooth without jagged edges of tannin, which has yielded to allow the mature fruit to take centre stage. Subtle acidity adds freshness and the finish is quite long and dry.
A delightful red to sip as an apperitif. Serve with heart winter soups, the whole range of pastas and pizzas, casual steaks, roasts, lamb chops and ostrich.