The 2012 growing season was warmer than average; it yielded wines with ripe fruit flavors, and a good balance of sugar and acidity. This wine has a deep garnet color and is just transparent enough to see through. The nose offers an array of aromas reminiscent of cranberry, forest floor, allspice and cherries. It is quite full on the palate, rich and flavorful with lingering spicy cranberry flavors.