Textbook alta expresion wine, with great color and a meaty, extracted ultra rich nose that oozes sandalwood, bacon and a rush of black fruit. In a word, it’s chewy. Saturated and fleshy, with all the chocolate, caramel and prime plum and black cherry flavors possible. Almost syrupy but not; like a strong-armed buddy.——M.S.(8/1/2005)—— 94