Despite its power, the wine presents a fine and rounded elegance. It has richness, impressive fruit and acidity integration and a dense texture. There is a mineral element as well which pushes right through the sweet fruits to add a firmer, more gritty edge. Age for 3–4 years.——R.V.(2/1/2012)—— 91

A densely tannic wine, chocolate and bitter coffee layered with dark fruit and a ripe, spicy edge. Pepper comes from the alcohol, but this is still a richly juicy wine, full of fruit, finishing with acidity.——R.V.(2/1/2011)—— 89