Mildly charred on the nose, with a strong whiff of green mixed in. The palate is fruitier than the bouquet, with cherry, plum and blackberry weighing in. A bit narrow and simple, but for the price it doesn’t steer you wrong.——M.S.(11/15/2006)—— 83

Plum, raisin and a bit of bramble/leather make for a fairly classy nose. And given that this wine is relatively inexpensive, what you get on the bouquet and the palate is admirable. The flavor profile deals juicy raspberry and plum, with chocolate shadings. Easy and persistent on the fruity finish. Imported by Laird & Company.——M.S.(5/1/2006)—— 86

Big, bold and broad, with lots of fruit and a masculine, rubbery quality to the nose. Round plum, chocolate and almond candy on the palate, followed by an extracted finish. A touch green at the center, but largely solid.——M.S.(2/1/2005)—— 85

Clean and fruity, with a hint of smoke to the nose. Flavors of raspberry and cherry lead into a creamy, oaky finish that’s firm. Textbook and tasty.——M.S.(3/1/2004)—— 86