Luminous ruby in colour, the nose is dense and beguiling with cherry, licorice, currants, spice, vanilla and sandalwood. Lively on the palate, it is a wine of contrasts, with rich velvety tannin and a lightness of touch over a core of fruit including classic bitter cherry. It combines an earthy grounded quality with a true sense of luxury. An engaging, spirited wine that shows both energy and harmony, reflecting the four vintages from which it is blended. Clean and poised, it is wisdom and exuberance in a glass.