Harmony in a glass, the bouquet has wisps of vanilla and caramel with ripe red fruits, violets, dried roses, white pepper, espresso, and coffee. Silky and elegant on the palate, the well-balanced flavors of black cherry, dried fig, and ripe plums, along with a kiss of oak, seamlessly integrate and carry though to the lingering finish. Try pairing with pasta Bolognese. Or, for the vegetarian, grilled Portobello mushrooms in a red wine sauce. For a cheese course, serve Grana Padano, a cow's-milk cheese.