This wine is fading a bit, but still offers some pleasure. It’s plump and supple in the mouth, with flavors of raisined black cherries and leather.——J.C.(11/15/2003)—— 83

Tastes like a simple varietal wine, with proper apple and peach flavors and decent acidity. Gets the job done, but don’t look for layers of complexity in this one-dimensional regional wine.——S.H.(1/1/2002)—— 83

Predominantly Grenache-based, with a nice cherry fruit, spice, herb and pepper bouquet. Good but not dense fruit, which reads fairly sweet; offers spice, dried flowers, and tar accents. Decent tannins fan out on the finish, with pepper, earth and violet notes. Elegant and attractive, if a touch light.——W.E.(5/1/2000)—— 88