A hint of herbal tea can be discerned on the otherwise super fresh, ripe and moderately spiced red and dark berry fruit aromas. There is very good richness to the tension-filled middle weight flavors where the supporting tannins possess good phenolic maturity, which is a good thing because there is quite a contrast between the accessible mid-palate and very firm finish. In sum this is presently a long way from being the seductive wine it often is but I like the balance and persistence and thus moderate patience will be required.