Color: Deep reddish-copper with hints of gold

Nose: Fruity, sweet, gentle and inviting, with light grape, peach and melon, along with floral notes and hints of baking spices

Palate: Sweet but not cloying; very fruity, with dates and ripe grapes as the featured players, supported by honey, buttered pastries (like a warm cinnamon bun) and just a hint of maple syrup, with oaky spice on the back of the palate

Finish: Tangy and fruity, along with baking spices—cinnamon and clove predominate—and dry oak