91-93 Barrel sample. Fresh, fruity wine, the tannins dense, but brightened by shafts of vivid acidity. The wine has great blackcurrant and red berry flavors, that give it a great aftertaste.
— R.V.
(12/31/2009)
90-92 Barrel sample. There is wood here, the fruit is fresh, with a lively acidity on top of the core of tannin. A bright, fresh, blackcurrant wine.
— R.V.
(8/9/2010)
89-91. Barrel sample. This wine shows firm tannins, yet is also fruity. It feels light and fresh with attractive acidity and a crisp touch.
— R.V.
(5/11/2012)
87-89 Lovely weight and fruit with freshness and acidity. A very attractive wine with blackberry fruits, dusty tannins. Almost opulent.
— R.V.
(6/25/2011)
87–89. Barrel sample. With an attractive wood character and ripe black fruits, this is a perfumed wine that's warm, ripe, juicy and fruity.
— R.V.
(4/9/2013)
This is a richly structured and deliciously juicy wine. The tannins are fully integrated into the fruit. The downside of the wine is a touch of greenness, particularly in the acidity.
— R.V.
(5/1/2013)