Red in color, with a reedy, cinnamon nose that speaks to the 60% Pinot Noir in the wine. Flavors of strawberry and raspberry are downgraded by a rhubarb quality, and the mouthfell clamps down like a vise. Fruity but not dry or balanced enough to impress.——M.S.(11/1/2009)—— 82

The draw for Cristalino has always been its crispness, but this bottling seems more thick and savory, with ham-like aromas and bulky lemon, orange and pineapple flavors. When this used to be $6 and simple we were all over it; but this is soft and tastes like the fruit you get at a buffet breakfast.——M.S.(11/1/2009)—— 83

Alfalfa and hay stack are the lead aromas, with red fruit playing second fiddle. The palate is soft and foamy, with stalky, lightly burnt plum flavors. Finishes with burnt brown sugar flavors and mild bitterness.——M.S.(12/15/2011)—— 84