Rating: 90-92 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 126, May/June 2006. Saturated, bright ruby. Grapey aromas of crushed cassis, blackberry and licorice. Dense, sweet and full; broadens out impressively toward the back half and saturates the palate with dark fruit flavors. Relies as much on its firm spine of acidity as on its very fine tannins for structure.

Rating for United States-California: 91 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: drink now<br/>