9 Want dense tannins? Then this your wine. Of course, it has much more than that. It has mineral-driven stone fruit flavors, a sense of terroir, of restrained power. It also has a serious side, and definite aging potential. ——R.V.(8/1/2011)—— 92

Ripe new wood and mint aromas are the prelude to this balanced, polished wine, which offers smooth tannins, black cherry, black stone fruit and bitter chocolate flavors. It is rich, sophisticated, needing another a year in bottle to show its best.——R.V.(11/1/2008)—— 92