This is a stewed, raisiny wine on the nose, while in the mouth it’s more acidic and flush, but not quite elegant or sophisticated. The palate deals a short burst of heavy plum and berry flavor, and the finish is jammy and ripe but lacks complexity. — (5/1/2013) —85

Catchy aromas such as violet and exotic candle wax are encouraging, maybe a bit more so than the tangy palate, which runs toward red-apple skins and cherry. Light in the middle but tannic on the edges. Fresh and spry, but lean.——M.S.(12/31/2004)—— 85