Deep violet. Peppery, vibrant scents of dark cherry, cassis and tobacco. At once fleshy and focused, with sweet red and dark berry flavors showing a refreshing bitter quality and tangy acids providing lift and focus. This has excellent structure, with fine-grained tannins in balance with the fruit.

Community Tasting Notes (average 88.5 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 65 notes)

Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 169 on Feb-07

Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator

Had a wine tasting at tastingworld.com. Goes with everything, even better spicy food.