There’s a pure sweetness at this heart of this wine, from the fruity essence of red cherries to the vanilla-scented toast. It’s also pretty acidic, with firm, fleshy tannins. Overall, a full-bodied red wine to drink now. ——S.H.(12/31/2011)—— 87

Great structure on this wine, which contains a few drops of Merlot and Cab Sauvignon to strengthen it. It’s still a little thin, with the cherry, red currant and oak flavors trailing off, but it’s polished and elegant.——S.H.(11/1/2010)—— 87