Bright violet. Pungent raspberry and cassis on the nose, picking up sexy floral and mineral character with air. Silky, sharply focused red fruit preserve flavors offer excellent thrust but possess an airy, pinot-like personality, gaining weight and sweetness on the close. The balance and finesse of this wine are spectacular: how can it carry 16.1% alcohol so effortlessly?

Rating: 96/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate in Issue 172

Rating: (94-97) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 159 on Jun-05

Wonderful!!! excellent, had at Daniel w/ Janet Riccio 6/26/07