Oh my goodness! First impressions...A reddish green hue. What a nose - wafts of capsicum, lots of herbs and very leafy. Capsicum accompanies the mouth, some maraschino cherries and savoury spices. White and black paper make themselves known towards the back of the palate. Still quite dry from the Cabernet. A beautiful roundness from the Merlot. The Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc add an element of finesse, as well as a lifted vibrancy. The wine is quite fresh at this early stage. The flavours linger. There's mouth watering acidity. A tremendous rendition of a classical French blend.