Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 108, May/June 2003 ($80) Impressive dark ruby color. Superripe aromas of chocolate syrup, mocha, tobacco and smoke, with a meaty nuance. Fat, thick and rich, with roasted currant and truffle flavors. Extremely lush and full in the mouth, but could use a bit more clarity and refinement. Finishes quite long, with smooth tannins. Erin Green noted that a lot of the 2000 merlot was sold off in bulk.

Community Tasting Notes (average 89.3 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 9 notes)

Rating: 89/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 150 on Dec-03

Rating: 88/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 10/15/03