This sports rich pear and fig fruit along with mineral, toast and floral notes. Solid acidity supports and lengthens the rich finish. Drink now through 2005. 18,000 cases made. -JM

A little oaky at first, resulting in some slight varnish-like aromas. But airing tones it down, and then you get popcorn, baked apple and fresh pear notes. Ample and quite pleasurable throughout, with apple and banana flavors in front of a big, round finish. Imported by T.G.I.C. Importers.——M.S.(11/1/2005)—— 89