Taste: The entry is full and round and leads into a chewy tannin structure backed by ripe fruit flavors. The finish is lengthened by viscosity and medium grain tannins that coat the palate. Aroma: Black cherry, dark chocolate, toasty oak, cassis, caramel and rose water. Pairings: Distinctively rich and elegant, this wine pairs beautifully with the simplicity of filet mignon, or with more intensely flavored dishes, such as porcini rubbed bone-in rib eye, bordelaise sauce, steak frites, grilled tomatoes with oregano, potatoes gratin dauphinoise, and by itself to the very end the night! Best cheeses: Danish Blue, Grafton Village Cheddar, Pecorino