Very dark magenta ruby. A heavenly nose of all kinds of yummy goodness – licorice allsorts, violet pastilles,a bit of olive tapenade, smoked game. This is classic Syrah! The party continues on the palate with black raspberry, savoryherbs, and a touch of mocha and black pepper. Fabulous texture (a reoccurring theme amongst these 2018s) in this refined,mid-weight Syrah. Age-worthy but enjoyable now, the bottle opened for this tasting note disappeared embarrassinglyquickly. Drink 2022 through 2032.