There is ripe, soft fruit on this gently rounded wine. It has good depth of blackberry flavors, given an edge of minerality and concentrated fruit juice acidity. This could benefit from another 2 years’ bottle aging. Screwcap.——R.V.(10/1/2008)—— 88

Smooth wine, with softened fruit and ripe red-berry flavors. There is some good depth of flavor, coming from the wood and spicy edge, as well as the herbal, juicy nature of the fruit. Screwcap.——R.V.(10/1/2007)—— 89

A big, ripe wine, full of berry and red plum flavors. This is almost sweet in its richness, the big, bold flavors balanced by some light acidity. Good, intense spice and wood flavors and a juicy aftertaste add extra interest.——R.V.(10/1/2008)—— 89

A deeply colored, rich, complex, juicy wine with generous fruit. Piles of ripe flavors and delicious acidity. Powerful, open red fruits with a touch of spice build up to a fine but simple wine. ——R.V.(11/1/2002)—— 85