A distinctive black-cherry and smoky chocolate-scented nose is appealing. This wine hits the palate with full body, sweet, lush fruit, low acidity, and excellent to outstanding extraction. With fine balance, and a plump, fleshy finish, this delicious wine possesses the texture and mouthfeel of a top-notch Pomerol. This has turned out to be a beautiful wine. Although fully mature, it is capable of lasting for another 5-6 years.The tasting notes for this section are from two single blind tastings, one conducted in May, 1996, in California, and the other in June, 1996, in Baltimore.