This Piedmont beauty is dark in color and beautifully compacted on the midpalate, where it displays gorgeous blackberry, black cherry, mint and spicy oak notes. Tannins are firm and ripe. A serious red that needs time. Best from 2002 through 2008.

Rating: 94-97 - As reviewed by Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar on Nov-00

Rating: 95/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 137 on Oct-01

Rating: 94/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 11/15/02