Pretty oak and creamy vanilla aromas; vanilla flavors expand in the mouth, complemented by rich notes of oak, lemon, and warm baked apples. This wine was aged in 30% new French Oak and spent ten months in barrel prior to bottling.

Rating: 87/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 05/15/98

Rating for United States-Oregon: 83 (slightly worse than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: quite possibly over the hill<br/>