December, 2011 - This has a gorgeous deep ruby color as it brings aromas and flavors of sweet cherry, blackberry, burnt camphor, vanilla, mineral, licorice and spices. Soft and silky on the palate, it does pick up a bit heat from the 15%Alc on the transition into the finish which doses out flavors for quite a while. This is a nice value and it comes in a very impressive bottling as well. (Drink 2012-2014) - JD