Sweet and floral smelling, with jammy berry fruit pouring out of the bouquet. There’s snap and lift to the mouthfeel along with rubbery berry, plum, chocolate and herbal flavors. Tight and grippy on the finish, which has an herbal tinge.——M.S.(11/1/2011)—— 87

Jammy raspberry aromas greet you, followed by dry spice, light oak and milk chocolate scents. The palate is warm, mildly rich and resiny, with oaky flavors of pepper, spice and black fruit. Finishes quite sweet but also peppery due to the oak treatment. ——M.S.(3/1/2011)—— 86