A serious and structured wine, N’Antia shows spicy black cherry and tobacco aromas, and plenty of toasty new oak as well. It’s firm and somewhat tight right now, with bitter chocolate, cherry and mineral flavors peeking through the oaky frame. More of the delicate cherry fruit starts to emerge on the finish. A year or two of bottle age will bring this beauty around——J.F.(9/1/2001)—— 91