Rating: 89/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 126, May/June 2006 ($75) Good deep ruby-red. Pungent aromas of plum liqueur, black raspberry and milk chocolate. Sweet, plump and full, with moderate complexity. Finishes with substantial broad, tongue-dusting tannins and a hint of stony soil. This is the last vintage for this bottling; beginning with 2005 Hobbs will offer a syrah from a vineyard in the eastern hills behind Santa Rosa.

Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate in Issue 162

Rating: (92-94) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 157 on Feb-05

Rating: 89/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator