After the wonderful 2005 vintage, this is a bit of a letdown, which undoubtedly is a reflection of the vintage. It’s very rich and the tannins are superb, but there’s a jammy sweetness to the blackberries and cherries. It’s a delicious wine, but could be drier and have a more complex structure. Now through 2012.——S.H.(12/31/2009)—— 88