<p>The 2005 vintage has a deep clear red color. It boasts of ripe Santa Rosa plum and blueberry fruit with a hint of coffee in the aroma. This is a big, rich wine, with toasted oak, coffee bean and blackberry preserve flavors and a long finish.</p><p><strong>86 Points, Wine Spectator:</strong></p><p>&quot;Dark and brooding, with blackberry and blueberry aromas and dense plum, tar and cracked pepper flavors. Drink now. 490 cases made. &ndash;TF&quot; (2008)</p>

Rating for United States-California: 78 (bad year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: unpredictable<br/>