Upon release it has a bright ruby hue.  The nose is soft and inviting, slowly unfurling with nuances of tamarillo, pomegranate and gogi berry, interlaced with touches of vanilla, woodsmoke, lavender and an earthy, savoury underlay.  The palate is sweetly fruited and supple, with plush polished tannins and a ripe, spice driven mouthfeel.  An ethereal and elegant wine, coupled with a rounded body and splash of refreshing acidity that provides harmony and length, flowing perfectly through to its long, rewarding finish.