Deep and bright red with tint of purple and in very good condition for its eight years of age. The bouquet is smoky, charcuterie-like, peppery and meat-stocky, complex and bold, still fresh and promising to hold for quite a few more years. The palate is medium-full bodied and supple textured, very shirazzy with earthy and pepper/spice characteristics, the palate full bodied and bold with impressive middle-palate intensity, abundant supple tannins and a cleansing grip at the finish.