Reveals a delicately perfumed, wild-berry nose of muddled raspberry, blackberry, cherry skin, and plum, layered with notes of pepper, star anise, rose petal, and subtle evergreen. The palate is juicy and precise, with fresh red and black fruit framed by crisp acidity and accents of clove, marjoram, and Earl Grey tea. Fine-grained, textured tannins carry through to a long, lively finish marked by lingering savory spice.