I like the oak on this wine, also the crispness, the tropical fruit flavors, but the creamy mouthfeel, and the way the fruit is yielding to a sweet nutty character. It’s just beginning a slow down and should remain interesting through 2007. ——S.H.(12/1/2006)—— 88

From high in the mountains above Monterey, crisp, steely acidity frames appley, peachy flavors. Most notable are the winemaker additions of flashy French oak and lees, which make for a creamy, rich mouthfeel. ——S.H.(5/1/2003)—— 90