92 Points! Loads of blueberry, black cherry and dusty, loamy soil notes as well as hints of herbs, licorice and incense jump from the glass of this well-endowed, supple wine. Tannins are sweet and the acidity sufficient to give delineation to the wine. Full-bodied and impressively endowed, it should drink well over the next 10-15 years. Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #205, February 2013
93 Points! A deep hue. A fine raspberry, cranberry, slightly spicy nose with good definition. Good intensity and cohesion. Full-bodied, good acidity, slight grainy tannins with excellent delineation. Crushed violets, cassis, blueberry. Clean focused finish. Excellent. Tasted October 2007. - Neal Martin, robertparker.com
WOW! Dense plum/purple-colored with sweet aromas of blueberries, blackberries, cassis, licorice, hot rocks and subtle oak, it is a splendidly opulent, pure wine with a skyscraper-like texture as well as stunningly deep fruit that expands gracefully across the palate. The finish lasts nearly a full minute. Because of its overwhelming richness and sweet tannins, this brilliant wine is approachable now, but I suspect further nuances and complexity will emerge after 4-5 years in the bottle and will still be going strong at age 30. Learn More
93-95 Points! This is a structured, mineral wine that is dense and complex. Black plum skins and dark berry flavors push through the serious tannins. The wine still has to balance, but its potential is considerable - Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast
93 Points! This is a beauty with great ripeness and balance, but not a jot too sweet or heavy. The tannins are finely grained and give the finish a silky quality. Needs two or three years to open.~ James Suckling, February 13, 2017
