Medium red. Plum, cherry and oak spices on the nose. The moderately ripe and intense red fruit and spice flavors convey a restrained sweetness, as well as a distinct oakiness. Finishes clean, with decent grip.

Rating for New Zealand: 90 (excellent)<br/><br/>Drinkability: drink now<br/>

Mark Ruhe selection, pre-closing dinner 06/30/09 - Ocean Prime.