Vibrant dark ruby color. Nose of scorched earth, dried leaves and piney underbrush, along with some bone dry blackberry extract. Intensely dry, but fruity extract in the mouth, juxtaposing fruit and bitterness -- scorched, inky fruit but in a soft-textured package. Finishes with a clean, low-toned bitter edge. Just a teeny bit of tannin. Interesting. B. Can't remember where I got it. I think it was around $20.