An inviting deep ruby-red color. This is a very aromatic wine, offering dark fruit, cassis, dried herbs, cocoa powder and vanilla. Flavors are of more blackberry and other dark fruit, black olives, caramel, root beer and vanilla. The wine's tannins are round and chewy, offering great balance and a lingering toasty and fruity finish. A great match with red meats and pastas.

Community Tasting Notes (average 83 pts. and median of 83 pts. in 1 note)

Rating: 85/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 11/30/95.

Rating: 3/5 - As reviewed by Decanter.