• 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

• Ruby

• Young wine: cherry, plum, raspberry, fig, anise, violet, leather, bay leaf
• Mature wine*: forest floor, caramel, cedar, incense, chocolate, truffle

• Body: light to medium
• Tannins: medium
• Acidity: medium
• Alcohol: moderate to high

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

Key Countries **

• France – elegance & finesse – plum, black cherry, forest floor, silky tannins, freshness and excellent aging potential
• Italy – balance & harmony – ripe red and black fruits, Mediterranean herbs, harmonious texture and refined finish
• USA – richness & generosity – ripe plum, chocolate, vanilla, generous texture and full-bodied palate
• Chile – freshness & approachability – black fruits, fresh herbs, supple tannins and excellent balance
• Argentina – sunshine & generosity – ripe black fruits, violet, velvety texture and sun-ripened character
• Australia – fruit & richness – plum, blackberry, sweet spices, rounded texture and high concentration
• South Africa – structure & character – black fruits, tobacco, smoky notes, vibrant freshness and balanced tannins