Dry and earthy, with coffee, tobacco and cherry flavors, wrapped into firm tannins. Strong acidity makes it a bit unbalanced.——S.H.(5/1/2011)—— 84

A dark, young wine, rich in sharp acids and fresh youthful fruit, with deep flavors of dark stone tree fruits and berries, such as plums and loganberries. It’s very dry, and the tannins, while vigorous, are negotiable. Will mellow with a few years of bottle age. ——S.H.(8/1/2003)—— 87