Deep rust color with a pinkish hue. Enticing fruit-forward nose with notes of apple juice, grape soda, cherry pie filling, green pears, mulling spice blend and hints of cedar. Thick, full-bodied mouthfeel. Strong port influence on the palate, with dried apricots, dark cherries, golden raisins, honey, hints of cinnamon apple pie, and peppery rye spices kicking in at the back of the palate. Long, dry finish with more black pepper and rye spice, herbal grassy notes, grape soda and a touch of oak.