Perfumed, lifted aromas of violets, blueberries, lead pencil and cherries. The palate is soft and lush with silky tannins and a bright line of acidity. Quite discreet and well done. Drink or hold.

Caressing in feel, this lets a steady wave of red and black cherry puree glide through, flanked with an apple wood frame and infused with red tea and iris notes on the gently toasted finish. A crowd-pleaser, but with the structure to age a bit too.