Deep red with pinkish rim. This wine is fairly shy on the nose, with a hint of dark fruit and cigar box on the nose. Very strong tannins hint at a VERY long aging potential. I felt liek I was definitely not doing this wine justice by tasting it this young, and will reserve my tasting notes until I can re-taste it in a few years time (as the tannins overpowered most of the flavours).