Dense and somewhat backwards with a hesitant sense of slightly unevolved fruit in the nose, this ripe, fairly firm, tannin-laced working draws back a bit from the more opulent styles of its immediate mates. It has plenty of body and weight and hints at a bit of suppleness as its crosses the palate, but its slight finishing dryness argues against extended keeping. Originally reviewed at *.

Rating: 95/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate in Issue 108.

Rating: 89/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator.