Steely dusty ruby color. Savory aromas and flavors of spiced plum, charred nuts, pickled peppers, and toasted herbs with a silky, crisp, dryish light-to-medium body and a tingling, interesting, relaxed finish with notes of pomegranate, tomato, nuts, and cedar mulch with dusty, leafy tannins and moderate oak flavor. A dry, earthy merlot for the table.