Glass coating, inky purple in color.  The nose is filled with dark, rich fruit aromas.  Blackberry, blueberry and plums along with star anise, earthy tar and tobacco leaf.  On the palate the wine is plush and richly saturated with more dark fruit and a slate like minerality.  Despite its heft, the wine finishes with a soft, velvety mouthfeel and has terriffic length.