This wine needs to be consumed as it reached full maturity within 5-6 years of the vintage. The medium garnet color is already revealing significant rust. The wine displays sweet berry fruit intermingled with roasted herbs, chocolate, smoke, and licorice scents and flavors. This medium-bodied, soft, round wine is not very concentrated, but it is attractive, relatively elegant, and in need of consumption. Robust tannin in the finish makes me think the wine may already be beginning to dry out. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted 3/97