Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 125, March/April 2006. ($302) Bright ruby-red. Musky aromas of minerals, cola, licorice and chocolate. Then juicy, powerful and fresh, with highly concentrated flavors of blackberry, violet and licorice; fruitier in the mouth today than on the nose. This boasts terrific volume and density. Finishes with round, sweet tannins and superb length. With extended aeration this showed a deep roasted nut character without losing its fresh blackberry and blueberry flavors.

Rating: 89/100 - As reviewed by Burghound in Issue 21, 1st Quarter, 2006.