There’s an intense cherry-cocoa flavor, accented by the finest spicy, smoky oak, that makes this wine irresistibly seductive right from the get-go. It’s distinguished by finely ground, sweet tannins and an oaky-creamy mouthfeel, and finishes dry and long. Defines the Oakville style of grace and power. ——S.H.(8/1/2006)—— 93