Red colour, dark & intense. The nose is flattering red fruit. With agitation prove floral aroma, spicy & menthol in addition to fine woody & toasted to give a wine of great aromatic complexity. The palate is smooth, round. Great elegance & harmony. Good length. Very good Merlot. Plush & soft, downright plummy. Oak is still very much upfront but after each sip, you sense the fruit & wood battle for dominance.