Powerful and concentrated, this is a serious wine that remains juicy and fruity. The wine has a dense, dry core surrounded by rich plum and damson flavors, with a spice note from the new wood. The firm edge means it will age over several years. — (8/1/2012) —92

Wood-aged, well balanced and firmly structured, this is concentrated while also elegant. The wine has a dense, dusty tannic character along with ripe berry and plum skin flavors. Age this impressive wine for another three years.——R.V.(11/1/2011)—— 92