A good Bordeaux blend, rich with tobacco, blackberry and earthy flavors, with a generous overlay of wood. Feels sharp and pinpointed in the mouth, with a good focus. The finish is dry and dusty with tannins. —S.H. ——S.H.(4/1/2003)—— 87

Dusty, earthy, berry aromas, with a leathery, meaty streak, lead to a dry, berry-rich wine. It has some odd corners. The technical readings probably read correctly, but it's jagged, irregular and rustic. A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, and no challenge to Napa-Sonoma.——S.H.(12/31/2001)—— 84