Rating for United States-California: 91 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: young, aging quickly, could be good now<br/>

med+ ruby with purpl/pink rim staining of tears, cassis , blk cherry blk Raz vanilla , choc, coffee med acid med tannin, highly aromatic med+ alc 13.5

color dark aroma moderate development. youthful dry off dry body medium acidity smooth tannins medium balance fair flavor moderate finish medium

3*<br/>Lish's lunch choice at Uno's pizza in Boston on October 9, 2009 after a day at the Peabody museum at Harvard

3.70 - Very tasty, nice oak, rich and round. Some tannins, but soft. Medium-full bodied. Easy drinker.

great value. tasty. black cherry/black berry. great finish.

no bite. very smooth. enjoyable

Decant for 20-30 minutes. Excellent wine for the money.

very good wine. kept well over night. definite buy

cherry and currant

flavorful bold easy tasting tanins

wine trial winner; heavy red

smooth not too stout