This wine is close to full maturity, but remains relatively austere, compact, and lean. With high tannins and some sweet currant and cherry fruit as well as leather, compost, and earth overtones, the wine is medium-bodied but not likely to improve. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 11/00.

Pretty aromas with smoky cedar, herb, currant and spicy flavors that linger longer than the tannins. Already showing signs of complexity, this wine has an added measure of depth and finesse. Drink 1992.