| 2006: 90-93Points - Alan Meadows, BurgHound: "A deeply pitched and very ripe nose of earthy violet and cassis aromas trimmed in subtle wood spice notes introduces fresh, supple, round rich, full and moderately powerful flavors that possess excellent mid-palate sap that helps to buffer the firm tannic spine on the youthfully austere finish. This is actually quite understated and while the wood is not yet completely integrated, the underlying raw material is such that this should not be an issue." Tasted: Jan 01, 2008 |