89-91. Barrel sample. Hugely tannic, this wine powers through the dry structure leaving fruit lost in its wake. There is a final dark bite on the palate.
— R.V.
(5/11/2012)
A solid, black currant-flavored wine, layered with dry tannins. There is plenty of Merlot-dominated ripe fruit here, although the wood level seems to be too high.
— R.V.
(6/1/2008)
86–88. Barrel sample. This is a curious wine, with marked acidity that reveals itself through a uniquely floral character. The wine does have some fruity richness, but overall, it’s quite dry and lean on the palate.
— R.V.
(4/9/2013)
85-87 Barrel sample. Over-jammy wine, the fruit super-ripe. It seems highly extracted, with a southern spice to it. Out of character.
— R.V.
(12/31/2009)