The nose on this wine gives away clues on how the wine drinks. The palate is very much that of a ripe raspberry mixed with chocolate, cinnamon, Hawaiian red salt and triple cream butter. The acidity pairs it well with citrus, blue cheese and and gamy meats. The wine itself neither competes nor detracts from the flavors of whatever you are eating. It is drinkable on it's own and at the same time it could stand a few years to pair with heavier dishes such as ossobucco, venison or a filet of beef.