Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 132, May/June 2007 ($136) Good deep ruby-red. Musky black fruits and earth on the nose, with oak notes that seem far more harmonious and subtle than some of the vintages of the '90s. Suave, moderately sweet and silky, with ripe acidity framing the dark berry flavors. This builds nicely toward the back, finishing with tooth-dusting tannins and lingering notes of redder fruits, gravel and loam. A superb showing....

This wine recently won a blind tasting of High End wines that we conducted. This wine stood out for its "Poetry to the Panel." This opaque dark red wine opens with a lovely and inviting crème de ca...

Rating: Barrel Tasting - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 07/31/05

Rating: (91-93) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 162 on Dec-05

Rating: 96/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate in Issue 168

Rating: 97/100 - As reviewed by Wine Enthusiast

Sweet. Highest rated since the '70's.

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