Rating: 92/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 79, July/August 1998 Saturated deep ruby-red. Redcurrant, tobacco, smoke and loam on the nose, plus a slight sweaty quality; showing the beginning of secondary aromas. Sweet, lush and spicy in the mouth, with lovely red berry fruit. Not especially complex but seamless and satisfying. Finishes quite long, with red fruit flavors and ripe tannins. I'd drink this over the next five years.

Rating: 95/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate in Issue 102

Rating: 95/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 102 on Dec-95

Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 05/15/03

Rating for United States-California: 93 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: drink now<br/>