Sleek wine with plenty of finesse. The nose shines for the profound aromas of potpourri, licorice, watermelon and wild strawberries, as well as bark, dried violets and rhubarb root. Medium- to full-bodied, the tannins are velvety and ripe with thick volume on the mid-palate. Elegant and refined on the licorice-flavored finish. Fresh and long. Drink or hold.