Red fruit aromas are matched by mild wood spice and rubber in front of a crisp, solid palate that’s tasting spicy, peppery and dry, with red fruit flavors taking over after the spice subsides. Smoky, dry and plummy on the finish. ——M.S.(2/1/2012)—— 87

Sort of scratchy and generic on the nose, with reasonably fresh red fruit aromas. The mouthfeel is angular and clipped by piercing acidity, while the flavors are of nice but regular black cherry and plum. Fairly juicy and fresh as a whole. ——M.S.(10/1/2010)—— 87

Can’t call this an elevated or complex wine, but we can say that it’s big and bold, with plum, berry and dill aromas. In the mouth, it’s not overly vocal but it is fulfilling. Flavors of plum, vanilla and aged cheese are nice, while coconut comes up on the finish. A wine to drink without contemplation.——M.S.(4/1/2009)—— 86