Good deep ruby. Vibrant, floral aromas of blueberry, cassis, black cherry and cedar. Sweet, quite dense and aromatic in the mouth, with a superripe note of chocolate. Very primary and in need of bottle aging. Thoroughly ripe and impressively long on the aftertaste. These two reserve bottlings are superb for the vintage, but will require patience.

Rating: 99/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate in Issue 124

Rating: 99/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 124 on Aug-99

Rating: 88/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator

Rating for United States-California: 90 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>