• 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

• Light ruby

• Young wine: raspberry, cherry, plum, cranberry, violet, licorice, forest floor, dried leaves, hibiscus
• Mature wine*: clove, cinnamon, milk chocolate, vanilla, mushrooms

• Body: medium
• Tannins: medium
• 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 – finesse & terroir – cherry, raspberry, forest floor, fresh acidity, delicate tannins and great complexity
• USA – fruit & richness – black cherry, ripe strawberry, vanilla, generous texture and an indulgent finish
• Germany (Spätburgunder) – freshness & precision – crunchy red fruits, sweet spices, vibrant acidity and great elegance
• New Zealand – fruit & purity – cherry, raspberry, violet, vibrant freshness and intense aromatic expression
• Australia – ripeness & softness – ripe red fruits, sweet spices, rounded texture and harmonious balance