A concentrated wine, its pear and lemon character segueing into a tight, wound-up structure, very dry, very crisp. ——R.V.(6/1/2011)—— 89

A great rich waft of wood and peach sets the scene for a powerful, concentrated wine, its flavors of spice, yellow fruits and roasted peanuts enhanced by a slice of toast, butter, the acidity cutting right through everything. If there is a fault, it is the suggestion of heat, which comes from the alcohol.——R.V.(9/1/2009)—— 89