The bouquet is resplendent with black fruit, cocoa and spice box. The palate shows plenty of forward red and black current, but also sage, pipe tobacco and cut flowers.

The palate is big, round and polished, yet shows supreme between the fruit and structure.

The 2012 Old Ghost showcases powerful black cherry and opulent ripe plum notes.

Full-blown, complex, and very sexy. A truly great wine at the price.

On the palate, it expansive and hedonistic, with a masterful balance between the black cherry and blueberry fruit and the anise, sweet spices, and mineral.