You notice this wine’s unctuousness from the glycerine that stains the glass. The aromas are closed, suggesting dark stone fruits. In the mouth, tannins mask a core of berry fruit. Acidity is low and makes the wine seem a little flabby. A blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Merlot and Mourvedre. ——S.H.(8/1/2001)—— 85