Dark matte ruby color, with a flash of brick at the rim. Clear and medium bright. Very fragrant and exotically spiced; full of freshly crushed, deep and dusky red plum, strawberry and raspberry, dried flowers, black tea, cracked black pepper, and savory cured meat. On the palate, supple and fuller bodied, and very attractive; with dark and slightly loamy red fruits, apple tart, smoke, and an echo of the meatiness from the nose. A surprising Fiddlestix – it’s so delicious and seemingly ready to drink now – as past vintages have required a bit of time in the bottle. Finishes smooth, broad and supple.
