Medium-deep red. Ripe aromas of plum, leather, chocolate and mellow nutty oak; can't match the 2005 or 2006 for lift. Then supple, sweet and accessible, with ripe but cooler flavors framed by harmonious acidity. Not a particularly powerful or structured wine but the tannins are suave and the finish offers good smoky persistence. This has turned out nicely.

Community Tasting Notes (average 89 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 10 notes)

Amanda bought for Valentines 2010

Drinking window: 2009-2020

Rich and Good