Full of soft cherry and dry-spice aromas, this is a bit narrowly constructed. Those consumers who favor spicy complexity over in-your-face fruit will find a lot to like.
— J.C.
(8/1/2000)
Smoky, meaty notes dominate the nose of this medium-bodied wine. Red berries plus some dark caramel notes stand out on the palate. Medium-bodied but not too complicated, it closes with a dry, toasty-oak finish and a slight acidic tang that softens at the very end. —D.M.
— D.T.
(4/1/2002)
Mild cranberry fruit is complemented by earthy, spicy scents. Shows a good mouthfeel, but the rather short finish seems tired, echoing the cranberry and spice notes.
— J.C.
(11/15/1999)
Lots of chocolate (oak) flavors override cranberry fruit. Lacks a little something in the midpalate and finishes short. Undistinguished.
— J.C.
(11/15/1999)