Good ruby-red. Aromatic nose combines blueberry and blackberry liqueur, licorice and flowers. Dense, peppery and sweet, with briary berry flavors complemented by dark chocolate. Finishes with chewy, building tannins and a flavor of black cherry.

Rating: 92/100 - As reviewed by Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar on May-06

Rating: (93-95) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 162 on Dec-05

Rating for United States-California: 82 (slightly worse than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: unpredictable<br/>