Colour: intense ruby of medium depth with a lighter strawberry edge.
Nose: Attractive ripe cherry aromas integrated with liquorice flavours and coffee and vanilla complexity.
Palate: Smooth medium bodied entry with juicy ripe black cherry and liquorice flavours supported by firm ripe tannins and a "sweet" vanilla and red berry finish. Overall a graceful smooth and juicy medium bodied red wine showing flavours and aromas typical of Merlot.
Food suggestions: Hearty beef or lamb stews, Moroccan tangines, Moussaka or aubergine dishes, roast duck with fruit sauces, mature cheese.