Inky purple. Deep, intense aromas of black and blue fruit preserves, potpourri, smoky minerals and cracked pepper. Lush and creamy in texture but lively as well, offering palate-staining black raspberry and blueberry flavors and a sexy note of violet pastille. Shows outstanding clarity and vivacity on the finish, which betrays just a hint of tannins. No new oak here. 93+ (JR)