Nose

Decadent dark chocolate, almost pot de crème. Vanillin perks up along with cherry fruitiness. Baked apple pie crust and rye crackers.

Palate

Leather and earthy flavors take the lead. Dried herbs and roasted nuts. Little fruit to bear. Candied ginger.

Finish

Big ginger and oak nish that leaves the palate dry as the flavors balance.

Comment

The firm tannic structure outweighs the sweetness. Add a few drops of water.