Earthy and murky smelling, with hard, clamping tannins and a leafy, herbal, burnt character to the plum-packed palate. Bitter and peppery on the finish. ——M.S.(11/1/2011)—— 81

Full plum and raspberry aromas are not overpowering, but they are big and set the stage for plum, coffee and pepper flavor components. Displays a bit of heat and bitterness late on the finish, but for the most part this wine is varietally correct and tastes not unlike a sun-drenched Cotes-du-Rhone. Imported by Ecosur Group, LLC. ——M.S.(8/1/2006)—— 84