Opulent and ripe, but at the same time it shows red fruits, fresh acids and a structured core. It has a wonderful, generous finish that showcases the rich fruits and warm tannins. — (11/1/2012) —92

A dense and serious wine, layering acidity with tight tannins. Under this surface firmness, the red-berry fruit is sumptuous with great juicy freshness. It is a great bringing together of structure, roundness and lively acidity.——R.V.(12/31/2010)—— 93

Light in color, this rejoices in its perfumed character as much as its fruit. There is a heady smoky aroma, while the palate shows a leaner character. The fruit flavors of red berries are given an extra dimension by the smoky wood and the meaty edge.——R.V.(12/31/2008)—— 91

This wine is rich, sweet, extravagant and, finally, elegant. Its ripe fruit flavors, red plums, sweet strawberries and smoky acidity all work together. The wine shows considerable concentration, but never loses sight of freshness. Age for another five years at least.——R.V.(12/31/2008)—— 93

This pretty, seductive wine has firm tannins, ripe, generous fruit and flavors of pure raspberries and cranberries.——R.V.(9/1/2004)—— 89