Earthy and heavily toasted, especially upon first take. This is a serious multigrape wine from the outskirts of RDD that needs a few years in the cellar and then a decanting. With that TLC you will get saucy berry flavors, aggressive spice and tannins, and a dynamic, multifaceted finish. Drink it too soon or without airing and it may seem overoaked, hot and bitter.——M.S.(11/1/2007)—— 90