Full-bodied and round, with a hint of raisiny ultraripeness on the nose. The fruit flavors rund tangy and a bit rubbery, but the feel is juicy and the finish is healthy and tight. A bit more crisp and lean than one might expect but good nonetheless.
— M.S.
(2/1/2007)
Chewy and meaty, with chunky black fruit on the nose and jammy cherry and raspberry notes on the palate. Finishes smooth and solid for the most part, with a pretty good mouthfeel. A good everyday wine.
— M.S.
(7/1/2004)
A touch rusty and thin to the eye, but mostly lean and clean on the nose, despite some leafiness. Modest tannins support flavors of dried cherry, raisin, and spice, and while it’s not multidimensional by any stretch, it’s not hard to drink, either.
— M.S.
(7/1/2004)
Sweet at the core, with a bouquet that’s rimmed by applesauce and canned-pear aromas. Flavors of lettuce greens, apple and pear create a light mix, while the finish is simple and largely clean. From Lucas Lucchini.
— M.S.
(7/1/2004)
Plump and open, albeit bland. The nose offers basic berry and plum fruit. Flavors of cherry, apple skins and red licorice create a sweet whole, while the finish is spicy, with an emphasis on black pepper.
— M.S.
(7/1/2004)
Heavily perfumed and flowery, but lacking verve and precision. The mouth tosses up meaty apple fruit accented by cinnamon and nutmeg, while the finish is spicy and forward.
— M.S.
(7/1/2004)
Soda-like up front, as if you were sniffing a glass of Sprite. The palate is thin, with a modicum of pear and apple but far more white pepper and celery. Nothing much on the finish seals this wine’s fate.
— M.S.
(7/1/2004)