Rather rich for a O98, especially at this price, but this winery has control over vast acreage and can afford to pick the very best. Has good blackcurrant aromas with a smoky meatiness, and drinks dry and rich. ItOs a very supple wine, one that flatters the palate with velvety smoothness.——S.H.(9/5/2002)—— 87

Ripe fruit, augmented with a little earthiness, some barnyard scents, and then layers of dark spice and smoke. ——P.G.(12/15/2000)—— 88