The finest wine made here since the 1982, the 2009 possesses classic notes of melted licorice, roasted herbs, black currants, and cherries in its medium to full-bodied, pure, seriously endowed personality. The tannins are substantial, but silky and well-integrated, and the wine is long and authoritative. Drink it over the next 10-15 years. (Tasted once.)

Lovely expression of fruit. Supple and juicy but with fine tannins behind. A satisfying drink. Drink 2014-2022. (15.5 points)