This wine is very tannic now, but it’s a cellar candidate. Under that blanket of tannins is a fabulously ripe well of blackberry, cherry and dusty cocoa fruit. Drink 2009 and beyond. ——S.H.(6/1/2005)—— 91

Young and impressive for its size and balance, despite some hefty tannins, this wine won’t come into its own for a while. The ripecore of blackberry and black cherry fruit is big enough to suggest cellaring. Hold until 2007 and beyond.——S.H.(10/1/2005)—— 89