Ripe, velvety, old-viney fruit aromas and flavors dominated by blackberries and black cherries are marked by distinct notes of violets, toast and minerals in this wine, and are set in a powerful yet elegant tannic structure. Good full medium red. Perfumed, high-pitched aromas of red cherry, licorice and rose petal. Not especially fleshy but sweet, precise and fine-grained, with terrific energy to the complex flavors of red cherry, spices, minerals and flowers. This boasts excellent detail and gri...

Rating: 89/100 - As reviewed by Burghound in Issue 26, Apr 01, 2007

Rating: 89/100 - As reviewed by Wine & Spirits Magazine on 12/07

Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 05/15/07

Rating: 91/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar