A dark garnet color with moderate ruby at the edge is followed by a wine with an interesting nose of fruitcake, sweet, overripe plums, smoked meats, and Asian spices. The fragrant nose is deceptive given the medium-bodied, compact flavors. This wine possesses a tannic bite as well as acidic sharpness, with the fruit drying out in the finish. Although it needs to be drunk up, it still has merit. Mature now. Last tasted 5/96.