Scents of raw wood wrap around smoky black cherry fruit. There is a buttery streak, leading into tannins still rough and chewy despite the ample bottle age this wine has been given. The fruit is quickly overwhelmed by the wood.——P.G.(8/1/2011)—— 83

A curious mix of aromas mix herb, brown sugar and hints of barnyard and leather. The flavors combine all three elements into a wine that may show its best with food.——P.G.(4/1/2010)—— 83

Scents are stemmy and vegetal, drifting toward stewed. In the mouth it’s tannic, earthy, chewy and overripe, yet somehow unbalanced. The fruit veers toward Port-like and raisiny, while the tannins are vegetal and green.——P.G.(11/15/2008)—— 82