The 2003 is comparable to the Willow Crest from the same vineyard, with somewhat less concentration. Pleasing berry flavors are lightly touched with smoke and coffee, with some chalky, ashy tannins.——P.G.(2/1/2007)—— 88

This has dark fruits, leaning toward mulberry and plum, and moves grudgingly through the midpalate wall of tannins into a finish of lightly buttery chocolate. But it moves, and it shows a confident, stylish winemaker at the helm.——P.G.(2/1/2007)—— 88