Although this dark, opaque ruby/purple-colored wine is closed and compressed, it exhibits plenty of ripe fruit, a muscular, husky, broad-shouldered style, considerable acidity, and a thick, robust, coarse finish. This wine needs 6-12 more months of bottle age. If the acidity becomes more integrated, it will merit a score in the upper eighties. It should keep for 6-7 years.NOTE: All the wines in this article were tasted in May, 1996.Tel. (805) 238-9607