| 2009: 92 Points - Josh Raynolds, Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellars: "Bright ruby. Complex, seductively perfumed scents of candied red and dark berries, lavender, sassafras and woodsmoke, with slow-building spiciness. Broad and seamless on the palate, with sweet black raspberry and cherry-cola flavors that become spicier with air. Closes with impressive vivacity and cut, leaving floral and allspice notes behind." |