A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. Has reserved aromas of black cherry and plum, and a solid core of black-cherry and berry fruit and spice. Dry and well balanced, not fat. Has a lot of white-tablecloth elegance. Intense, with powerful acids, but maybe just a little muddled on the midpalate.——W.E.(8/1/2000)—— 87