A wine with a potent personality. Dark and intense, with a massive core of tannins lining the racy, herbaceous bell pepper, currant, earth, mineral and tar flavors. Has a good dose of cedary oak. Finishes with firm tannins and the need to rest, chained in a dark, cool space for a few years. Best from 2003 through 2012. 1,378 cases made.

Rating: (95-97) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 132 on Dec-00

Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator

Rating for United States-California: 88 (average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>