The wine typically possesses aromatic fruit, freesia, apple, mandarin, lemon merangue, and toast characterize the exotic nose and echo through on the palate. Subtle vanillin, toasted nuts, provide complexity to the intense tropical fruit and rich, full bodied flavors. Finish is long and focused, with crisp acidity providing definition and balance.

Rating: 88/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 141 on Jun-02

Rating: 89/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 07/31/01

Rating for United States-California: 89 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: drink now<br/>