Nose- leather and black pepper. Black cherry undertones, a bit musty. Palate-medium body, flavor follows nose, a smooth cherry leather. A bit of spice(quite a bit for Canadians) caramel/vanilla mix with the spice well. Finish brings a bit of drying oak in a very pleasant way. Could be a bit flat if looking for a big finish. A fantastic experience. Super easy drinker with lots going on.