Rating for United States-California: 96 (excellent)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>

Rating: 92/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 00/00/0

Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by Wine Enthusiast on 00/00/0

Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by Robert Parker on 02/01/2005

Community Tasting Notes (average 91 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 102 notes)

Saturated ruby-red. Rather Rhone-like aromas of currant, chocolate and fruitcake. Sweet on entry, then turns a bit dry in the middle under a heavy load of oak. Flavors of dried fruits, tar and coffee grounds, along with a hint of band-aid. The finish features a lot of drying oak tannins.

10% Merlot; 8% Cabernet Franc; 4% Malbec; 2% Petit Verdot. Even with the fairly attractive first fruit notes and complex array of characteristics on display here, this wine is surprisingly short on real depth and density in both nose and mouth. Its curt tannins lend structure while adding to the slight dryness that emerges as the wine finishes.

excellent had some in Timmins 2008 had some for my birthday 2010

Cordell recommends. Good w/ BBQ and steak.