Double decanted 1 hour in advance, 13.5% alcohol. Dark cherry red, light pink rim. Powerful animalistic aromas together with ripe morello cherries and aniseed spring to attention. This gutsy yet pleasing assault on the nose settles down after the one hour decanting. Tight core of red fruits, tannins are ripe but certainly say a noticeable ‘hello’ in a positive way. Fine acidity throughout a well balanced and long finish. A very enjoyable wine that is certainly drinkable now, but will improve over the next few years. IMHO, it was a bargain for the price.