Popped and allowed to air for about 1/2 hour. Red cherry, flowers, and spice on the nose. Palate follows with red cherry, wild strawberry, barrel spice, and a hint of green pepper (not a flaw-actually added to the nuance and helped complement the food).
Paired with Shaking beef - Rare Niman flat iron steak over carmelized red onions, watercress salad and a soy-vinegar pan sauce.