A beautiful nose filled with fresh, ripe blackberry and black plum jam, gently framed by notes of dried thyme and toast. The palette is full and juicy from the presence of black fruit blending with bittersweet chocolate, mint nuances, and dried straw to give texture. Velvety tannins with a long, smooth finish. This wine would be an excellent pairing with casual nights on the grill with cheeseburgers or grilled lamb.