A joyous garnet-coloured wine, greeting the taster with a bouquet slowly unfurling with ripe black plum, kirsch, bramble jam, fynbos, tangerine zest, bright five spice and “meaty” undertones. Black hedgerow fruits, plum, tart red cherry, hints of cloves, allspice, blood orange and pomegranate, are all intertwined in firm tannins, lilted acidity and a savoury finish punctuated by a hint of liquorice. Enjoy decanted in its youth, although careful cellaring will reward the restraint with more joy.