Opens with dark plum, black cherry and sweet toasty oak with savory spice notes and a hint of black pepper. On the palate, plush berry fruit with some dried blueberry and a hint of violet, followed with dark chocolate/cocoa and cola spice. Generous finish with chewy tannins. Pairs well with hearty soups (red wine minestrone and French onion), meat lover's pizza, grilled portobello burgers, grilled steak with blue cheese butter, cocoa-cabernet tiramisu.