Aromas of rich plum and cherry touched with cedar lead you to wonderfully concentrated dark berry fruits with a hint of black pepper on the palate. Excellent tannin structure combined with exceptional fruit forward flavors provides a long, lingering finish.

Rating: 85/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 11/15/03

Rating for United States-California: 78 (bad year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: quite possibly over the hill<br/>