Attractive and fruity on the front end, this has pure berry aromas but not a lot of nuance or complexity. It narrows a bit on the palate, with tight tannins that support the black fruit and coffee flavors. Juicy, bright and solid on the finish. — (11/1/2012) —89

Saucy and jammy initially, and then a raisiny quality takes over. Plump and thick in the mouth, but ultra jammy in terms of mouthfeel. Syrupy and raisiny flavors run the game, and in the end it weighs in as an overripe wine from one of the hottest vintages on record. ——M.S.(6/1/2010)—— 83