Good deep red. Smoked meat, bonfire and a whiff of herbs on the rather oaky nose; with air, more black cherry, spices, violet and lavender added interest. Supple, sweet and open-knit in the mouth, with solid dark fruit flavors lifted by the wine's floral quality. Not especially refined, but this midweight wine should give relatively early pleasure. Finishes with distinctly dusty tannins. (ST)