This is pure, superripe Sangiovese, and it bears fruit flavors of strawberry preserves and cherry pie, plus a dash of dark chocolate and accents of mint and vanilla. It’s big and a bit blocky, but it’s loaded with fruit. — (4/1/2013) —90

This is a top-tier Washington Sangiovese, the tannins thick and textural, the strawberry fruit threaded with tobacco, the acids juicy and fresh. While you might wish for an alcohol reading a bit lower than the 15.9% that is listed, honesty is its own reward, and clearly this was not watered back. Sip gently, and enjoy. ——P.G.(12/31/2010)—— 90