Full but roasted and rubbery, with baked berry aromas leading to a thick, semistewed palate with dark berry and vanilla flavors. The palate is big but choppy, and the finish is also thick and tannic. Definitely round and meaty, but slips to the stewy side. ——M.S.(3/1/2011)—— 85

Baked, saucy and mildly burnt smelling, with a sweet, faux-chocolate edge to balance things out. The palate is bland and creamy, with milk chocolate, baked fruit and pepper flavors. Has thickness but is challenged in terms of taste and aromas.——M.S.(2/1/2010)—— 83