The color is a shiny ruby red with black highlights. The nose is blackberry, blueberry, plums along with a dash of pepper and toasty vanilla. The 19 Crimes is on the lighter side for a Shiraz, but has full flavor. On the palate there is a mix of tart raspberries and ripe blueberry, along with black Twizzlers (not sweet). The mid palate adds some creme brulee and a healthy slap of Altoid's spice. The tannins are firm but do not get in the way. The finish starts off strong, but fades, though it never really goes away.