This wine shows aromas of sweet plum sauce, vanilla, chocolate, cedar and butterscotch with big, forward black cherry and black berry fruit in the mouth. A balanced middle with a hint of toasty oak is paired with a nice bite from rounded tannins, and a long pleasant finish. This wine pairs well with grilled meats and wild game with herb-infused, wild-berry sauces, hearty pasta dishes and Pacific Northwest Salmon.

Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar on May-00.

Rating: 87/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate in Issue 132.

Rating: 88/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 03/31/00.