Ripe, with black cherry, plum, fresh herbs and smoky oak flavors, nicely underscored by crisp acidity and chewy tannins. Drink now through 2005. 504 cases made. -JL

A bit riper than this winery's Chamisal bottling, this one has black-cherry aromas well framed by earthier, herbal notes that include tomato and beet. Oak adds chocolate and vanilla notes. It's fairly tannic, with rich berry fruit and earthy complexity. Cellar it for a year or two.——S.H.(12/15/2001)—— 89