Colour
Dark deep red.
Nose
Exotic. A debut of camphor, lanolin, cold lamb, parsnip/vegetable stock.
Courted by an ascent of vanilla sponge / teacake and rocky-road marshmallow.
Followed by wafts of coffee ground spices and biscuity/wafery hazelnut.
Palate
Vibrant, fresh and lively.
Long, elongated tannins – sleek, slick and slender!
Dark black-cherry fruit flavours, generous and more-ish! (And just why can’t we say Cherry Ripe!)
Succulent; neither alcohol nor oak intrude. Unobtrusive acidity will ensure cellarability, should it (hopefully) be pursued.