Smooth fruit, the tannins softened by wood aging. That gives some richness as well as a chunky, ripe character of red plums, licorice and final acidity.——R.V.(6/1/2011)—— 89

A single-vineyard wine, this is a dry, firmly tannic wine, with plenty of structure. Having been vinified in stainless steel without any wood, what you are getting is a very pure, fresh fruit character under the tannins. Give it six months. ——R.V.(4/1/2007)—— 88

The structure is all here, dark and dry, with plenty of fresh acidity over the red currants. This revels in its fruit flavors, touched with smokiness and dry tannins. To finish, the wine lifts into vibrant ripe fruits. ——R.V.(4/1/2007)—— 87