Bright, youthful, dark ruby red in colour. Intense on the nose, with ripe fruit, plums and cherries, chocolate and some spicy undertones. The palate is broad, with medium body, medium but velvety tannins, moderate acidity and vibrant flavours of red fruit.
Meat: beef, duck, lamb, roasted chicken, wild game, pork; Seafood: tuna; Sauces: meat stock, mustard, pepper, red wine based sauces; Vegetables: mushrooms, squash.