Color: Deep, dark ruby-red. Aromatics: Bright Bing cherry, dark chocolate, coconut, black licorice, a hint of toast, smoked meat, blueberry, barrel spice. Palate: Cola, vanilla cream soda. Chocolate and black licorice carries through to the palate. Dried strawberry flavors with hints of cranberry and prune. Fresh, bright acidity. A dustiness or earthiness and very fine and persistent tannins. Food Pairing: Chicken roasted with spices, pork chops, bacon sample platter, roasted vegetableslasagna.