The limited production (1,353 cases) 1996 Andrus Reserve represents the finest lots of Petit Verdot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon from the Andrus home vineyard. A restrained offering meant to emulate a high quality Bordeaux, it possesses a dark ruby/purple color, as well as light intensity scents of cedar, pain grille, and red currants. It is monolithic and foursquare, with good depth, but little excitement or complexity. Perhaps that will emerge with aging, but I am skeptical. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2014. Tel. (800) 486-0503