Tasting note

This will be a hit at the upscale summer BBQ you've been planning. It's dark plum, almost opaque, with an inviting nose of coffee, chocolate, and strawberry. It's full bodied, with flavours of coffee, chocolate, vanilla, and cherry peeking around a wall of firm, well-integrate tannins. The vanilla and coffee linger through the finish reminiscent of café au lait. Enjoy it alongside medium-rare BBQ steak, with a dab of spicy steak sauce on the side. Score - 4.5 Stars (out of 5). (Dave Isaacs, winecurrent.com, March 13, 2017)

Features aromatic tiers of ripe mulberry, spiced black tea and purple floral notes. On the palate flavors of cherry flambé, chocolate and roasted hazelnut contribute to tremendous depth, leading to a long and unstinting finish. Pairs beautifully with lamb chops, roasted duck, cassoulet, black and bleu burger, grilled eggplant. Aromas of red cherry, cocoa and a hint of toast lead to flavours of strawberry, blueberry and red apple dipped in dark chocolate with toasted oak and all spice hints on the finish. On the nose, the wine opens up to dark red cherry, cocoa, and a hint of toast. The balance in the mouth is exceptional — gorgeous strawberry, blueberry, and red apple dipped in dark chocolate, allspice, and a layer of toasted oak. Tannins are structured but not overwhelming and the acidity is very well balanced. Superb with your favorite steak, pizza, or pasta!