Bright, saturated ruby-red. Black raspberry and nutty oak on the nose, complicated by smoky minerality and a whiff of mocha. Sweet, lush and smooth, with a distinctly wild quality to its very ripe dark berry and mocha flavors. Finishes broad and lush, with a saline element and substantial ripe tannins. (I must note that a second, less good bottle of this wine was more porty, and showed a suggestion of nutty evolution on the back end.) (ST)