Very perfumed aromas of oak, coconut, cherry and plum jam. Big but impressive wine with fleshy ripe fruit, punchy texture, plush oak and swqeet, unctuous mouthfeel.

Complex fruit, spice and chocolate notes. Seductive, feminine wine. Great character. Stunning balance and concentration.

Oversized, with massive berry-cherry flavors that explode in the mouth. In fact, it’s too big. The spicy fruity flavors are so powerful they dominate every other feature. That said, it’s dry, and the tannins are soft and intricate. Match it with dramatic, boldly flavored dishes. —S.H.——S.H.(9/1/2002)—— 87