Quite smooth and polished. It’s a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon with Carmenere and Petit Verdot adding something of value. The wine is snappy, healthy and well balanced. The flavors don’t veer far from the comfortable middle of the road; there’s a tilt toward red berries and plums, with some cassis to sweeten the load.——M.S.(11/15/2007)—— 89