When I first tasted this wine in spring 1984, it was surprisingly soft, with grapey flavors, a hot, alcoholic finish, a rather fragile framework. Later in the year, it was ripe and flavorful, but low in acidity, and again, alcoholic. In style, color, and texture, it reminded me of a 1976. Revealing considerable amber and rust to its color, this fully mature, loosely structured, rather weedy wine should be drunk up. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 11/94.