This attempt at a prestige-level wine comes up a touch short. The aromas start out incredibly green, with can’t-miss blasts of green tobacco, pole beans and olive. There’s more green in the mouth, which is backed by earthy fruit and burnt caramel. Finishes almost salty, with a streak of outsized acidity. Imported by House of Fine Wines.
— M.S.
(11/15/2005)