Although this wine possesses attractive ripe, dense, black-cherry and curranty fruit, it is extremely herbaceous, with strong scents of herbs, accompanied by aromas of black olives, toasty new oak, and moderate fruit. Its vegetal character is more powerful than I prefer. Otherwise, it is medium-bodied, with light tannin, and an adequate finish. It should be drinkable when released and last for a decade. Tel. (707) 963-1616