Colour: Deep, ruby-black with a slight hint of garnet, lighter edged.

Bouquet: The nose is intensely full, filled with aromas of eucalyptus, pencil shavings, melded with cassis, blackberries, violets and savoury, earthy hints.

Palate: Full-bodied, bright fruit aromas of cassis, blackberries, violets interweave a hint of leather, unfolding eucalyptus, pencil shavings and earth. Fine-grained tannin extraction offers a chewy palate; fruit is bright and attractive with complexity, lively acidity added roundness.

Food: Match this with grilled ribeye or lamb shanks over the next 5 years.