Conflicting themes of high ripeness and tart, raspberry-like fruit in the nose put this bottling on somewhat uneven ground right from the start, and its contradictions are confirmed by its ripe yet unexpectedly lean and lackluster flavors and by its abrupt, slightly tinny finish.

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

flavorful and smooth

smooth, silky, stable, good

wine advocate 90/100