Even and elegant, this is decidedly tart-sweet, with lots of aromatic and flavor interest. A full spectrum of earth, herbs, vanilla, pepper and olive accents adorn the dark, plummy fruit. The wine turns quite dry, with firm but dusty tannins on the long back end. Perhaps this will open more in time, but though refined, it seems it will always be lean in manner. Drink now-2006.——W.E.(2/1/2002)—— 88