Despite the deep crimson color, the nose is surprisingly delicate; showing strawberries and red cherry. Pleasant, easy drinking and well balanced, but not particularly concentrated, this is a wine that will work easily with a wide variety of food without drawing much attention to itself.——M.G.(12/31/2007)—— 85

Minty, with cinnamon on the nose but not much fruit. Subtle flavors of raspberry and blackberry poke forward on the palate, and the finish is nice, with cherry candy and bitter chocolate flavors. Not terribly complex, but it holds the line and keeps itself together from front to back.——M.S.(12/15/2003)—— 85