Shows dark fruit aromas and raisin on the nose, feels fresh, zesty and edgy, with a bright mix of cherry, berry and mild spice flavors. Feels pretty good and offers a reasonably solid and long finish for a $6 red.——M.S.(4/1/2012)—— 85

Best early and then it shows its lesser pedigree later on. Early aromas of ripe berry fruit aren’t bad before they shift to measurably jumpy and edgy. There’s black cherry candy flavors and then snap, crackle and pop on the tongue. Good for the price.——M.S.(10/1/2009)—— 83