Beautiful deep purple/cherry colour. The nose is elegant with ripe plum, blackberry, and tobacco. The palate shows ripe fruit with a supple mouth feel and ripe tannins. Food Pairings: Lunch/Dinner: Roasted Meats- Rabbit, Lamb and Duck, Grilled Vegetables, Beef, and Irish Stews. Appetizers/Snacks: Sausage Bites, Bruschetta or Garlic Crostini and Tomato-Cheese bites Cheeses: Parmesan, Blue Cheese, Niagara Gold, Gruyere and Raspberry Bella Vitano.