(aged for ten months in 20% new French oak barriques): Deep red. Vibrant, sharply focused aromas of ripe red berries and Asian spices, with a hint of candied rose becoming more pronounced with aeration. A suave, silky, appealingly sweet midweight that features sappy raspberry and cherry fruit flavors and a refreshingly bitter hint of blood orange. Energetic and seamless on the long, gently tannic finish, which leaves a touch of raspberry liqueur behind. 92 Points