With its sweet wood, dense fruit and jammy character, this is a rich wine. It has some solid tannins, but they are almost lost in the welter of soft strawberry, nutmeg and juicy red berries. Typically with 2005, this is a wine whose opulence appeals now, but those tannins do suggest some good aging.——R.V.(12/31/2008)—— 91

Somewhat dusty in aromas and taste, this wine has plenty of structure. The fruit is harder to find, showing through the wood tannins and the firm, dense texture. Needs 4–5 years to develop.——R.V.(3/1/2007)—— 90

A rich, concentrated wine that shows rich, red fruit and sweet tannins. It is in a modern, wood-dominated style but will develop well. ——R.V.(9/1/2004)—— 90