A Bordeaux blend with a Right Bank inclination, this offers forward fruit aromas and flavors of bright, candied cherry. A puckery, peppery finish comes up quickly. Some 2007 Washington reds seem to be entering a dumb phase; this may need some extra bottle age to open up again. ——P.G.(2/1/2012)—— 86

This appealing Bordeaux blend opens with seductive mocha and milk chocolate aromas, threaded with cedar and toast. The fruit stands up to the wood, with pretty berry and rhubarb flavors. Extra bottle age has smoothed it out. ——P.G.(5/1/2011)—— 89

Ripe, jammy, slightly pruney flavors of strawberry preserves and chocolate. Softens up in the mouth, with some pepper and spice; then falls a little flat. ——P.G.(12/1/2009)—— 86