• Deep violet

• Young wine: plum, blackberry, prune, blueberry, raspberry, licorice, sage, smoke
• Mature wine*: mocha, chocolate, tobacco, baking spices, vanilla

• Body: full-bodied
• Tannins: medium to firm
• Acidity: medium
• Alcohol: high

• Ruby (with violet hues)

• Young wine: cherry, blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, black pepper, sage, licorice, leather, tobacco
• Mature wine*: clove, espresso, cardamom, vanilla

• Body: medium to full-bodied
• Tannins: medium to firm
• Acidity: medium to high
• Alcohol: moderate to high

Key Countries **

• Argentina – power & altitude – ripe black fruits, violet, broad texture, velvety tannins and sun-ripened character
• France – freshness & structure – more restrained and austere, plum, licorice, vibrant acidity and rustic character
• USA – richness & indulgence – generous black fruits, pronounced oak, chocolate, rounded texture and a smooth finish

Key Countries **

• France – pepper & elegance – blackberry, violet, black pepper, fresh acidity, firm tannins and great complexity
• Australia – power & ripe fruit – blackberry, plum, eucalyptus, chocolate, generous texture and high concentration
• USA – richness & indulgence – ripe black fruits, sweet spices, pronounced oak and an opulent finish
• Chile – freshness & balance – blackberry, black pepper, black olives, vibrant acidity and excellent tension
• South Africa – spice & wild character – black fruits, black pepper, smoky notes, maritime freshness and excellent structure