As this carefully crafted wine so capably proves, richness and generous fruit are not always dependent on extreme ripeness or swagger. From its finely drawn aromas of cherries and cream to its youthful, medium-deep red-cherry flavors, it maintains a keen sense of fruity focus while being at the same time both rich and fairly light on its feet. Its ends with a note of spry acidity that lifts and lengthens its trim, cherryish finish, and we see real room for growth over the next two or three years.

Rating for United States-California: 89 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: unpredictable<br/>

not a very strong smell.<br/>flavour is mild, sweet, and fruity.<br/>no real bite, maybe needs to aerate longer. may be too old, is seems to have lost some of it's spunk, if it ever had it.<br/><br/>overall 3.5 / 10