Fruit from both Boushey and Ciel du Cheval goes into this special reserve. Always a blockbuster, it is perhaps a touch too ripe in this warm vintage. Dark, jammy, minced pie/fruit compote flavors mix with baked apple, cherry and plum. There are tasty baking spice flavors also, and the wine is ready to be consumed now. The blend includes 12% Mourvedre and a touch of Viognier. ——P.G.(11/15/2006)—— 91