This great wine had a beautiful perfume on opening, which dissipated on pouring. I tasted it over two consecutive evenings. It had a translucent ruby red colour the first night and a very light taste. The second night it had developed a deeper colour and a fuller-bodied taste of blackberries. Before I opened it, I was afraid the wine was past it, but aside from the cork disintegrating, it was still a delightful experience.