Licorice, dark spice and berry pie right down to the buttery crust make for a decent nose. In the mouth, it’s creamy and warm, with full-bodied plum and raisin flavors alongside a shot of acidity and chocolate on the finish. Not very complex but it delivers the basics.
— M.S.
(8/1/2009)
A big, roasted and fiery nose is act one, while act two offers a raisiny palate with black cherry and cassis flavors. This is a saturated, rough, gritty wine that’s defined by baked, dark flavors and then coffee and roasted fruit on the finish. A hot-climate wine with integrity but marginal balance.
— M.S.
(8/1/2009)