Starts with a mocha blast, meaning the vanilla, coffee, chocolate and cream aromas are unavoidable and powerful. The palate, however, is properly balanced and shows good acids and tannins. Flavorwise, it’s pushing spiced berry, coffee and chocolate, and the finish keeps the wine’s lush, generous profile intact. Drink from 2010 through 2015.——M.S.(12/15/2009)—— 91