Nicely built on a solid red fruit core, the berry, cherry and licorice aromas and flavors here wear a heavy wood cloak that holds the fruit in check a bit too much. It’s hard not to feel that the full potential of the fruit has been stymied here. Still, the mouthfeel is good and it finishes with attractive, spicy dry cherry, anise and wood notes. Will appeal more to lovers of lavish oak.——M.M.(6/1/2001)—— 87