Heavy and earthy, with more pepper and moss than brightness. In the mouth, there’s black cherry, dark plum and tobacco flavors, while the feel is dictated by stern tannins. Overall it’s a fairly serious wine but it doesn’t offer the love that we’d like to see. With 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. 12,500 cases made.——M.S.(6/1/2007)—— 86