A good amount of earthy spice, tea leaves and forrest floor lead the way on the nose, but the black cherry and berry fruit aromas follow shortly after with an additional accent of sweet cured meat. Medium weight and lush, the creamy mouth transitions into a finish loaded with sweet spice and bittersweet cocoa.——L.B.(3/1/2012)—— 89

Big, soft currant aromas and an integrated blend of plum, tobacco and spice give this wine a generous, easydrinking personality. An appealing wine with a delicate touch. ——S.K.(12/15/2008)—— 86