This is a best of barrels selection, basically a Reserve, although with the 2009 vintage, the Grand Cuvee designation will disappear. The wine shows lots of rich, spicy cherry, licorice, cola and pomegranate flavors, wrapped into firm tannins. Should develop over the next 3–4 years.——S.H.(10/1/2011)—— 89

Elegant structure on this wine, with a graceful silkiness, although it’s a bit lacking in concentration, especially at this price. Shows jammy cherry, raspberry and spice flavors, with a coating of smoky oak.——S.H.(10/1/2010)—— 87