Rating: 89/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 90, May/June 2000 Medium-deep ruby-red. Blackberry, black pepper, shoe polish and a hint of prune on the nose. Smooth and moderately ripe, with good depth of flavor and ripe balancing acids. Finishes firmly tannic, with spicy persistence. This bottling includes some Howell Mountain fruit, which has given it shape and tannic spine.

Medium-deep ruby-red. Blackberry, black pepper, shoe polish and a hint of prune on the nose. Smooth and moderately ripe, with good depth of flavor and ripe balancing acids. Finishes firmly tannic, with spicy persistence. This bottling includes some Howell Mountain fruit, which has given it shape and tannic spine.

Rating: (89-90) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 126 on Jan-00

Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate in Issue 129

Rating for United States-California: 86 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: quite possibly over the hill<br/>