Reddish purple color. Cherry, pomegranate, and floral notes of lavender and violets. Dried cranberry, black raspberry, cocoa, vanilla, and black pepper spice. The taste is Intense, vibrant red fruit-black cherry, cranberry, pomegranate-mixed with darker flavors of currant, plum, and hints of chocolate and vanilla. Nice acidity, making the wine balanced and sweet, but not at all cloying-an ideal dessert wine.