Rich fruit, layered with acidity, stars in a wine that is dense, very much a product of the powerful 2005 vintage. With the concentrated tannins, this is showing that it needs to age, but already the sweet fruits are opulent and soft.
— R.V.
(12/31/2008)
This has ripe red fruits and soft, integrated tannins, with concentration and a voluptuous exterior. This will be ready to drink soon.
— R.V.
(11/1/2012)
There is an edge of bitter cherry here, the fruit with some ripeness and also a firmer mineral character. The tannins dominate, indicating good aging potential.
— R.V.
(12/31/2010)
This is a fine, spicy wine, with serious concentration and intense, dark fruit flavors. Big, rich and concentrated, its solid tannins give it great structure.
— R.V.
(9/1/2004)
This wine is packed with new wood and woody tannins, but still reveals plenty of ripe fruit. It’s firm now, but should soften into a much more seductive wine. Imported by Paterno Wines International.
— R.V.
(9/1/2005)