A step up from previous years. It’s ripe and minty on the nose, with coconutty oak but also offsetting raspberry and plum aromas. Forward and full, with berry and plum flavors that handle ample toast and mint accents. Spicy, dry, peppery and long on the finish. ——M.S.(12/1/2011)—— 89

Great color but a bit green on the nose. Amid the timid bell pepper and green bean accents—and they’re just that, accents—there’s dark fruit and espresso. Very good in terms of mouthfeel, with structure and balance. Lots of positives here; but alas, some of the veggies as well. Imported by Vina la Rosa USA. ——M.S.(11/1/2005)—— 85