"This rich, powerful red carries a sense of poise and finesse. Lush flavors of black cherry reduction and fig cake are interlaced with fragrant aromas and accents of cedar, rosemary, violet, licorice, graphite and cocoa powder. Shows deft integration of dense tannins and a velvety texture, with a long, focused finish. Drink now through 2039. —A.N."
- Wine Spectator Insider (April 3rd 2024), 94 pts
"Hints of herbs, spices and resin on the nose lace the palate’s flavors of blackberry paste and crème de cassis, plus olive tapenade, toast and cocoa powder accents. This is well-meshed, integrating fine-grained, sculpted tannins, with good concentration and length on the finish. Drink now through 2036. —A.N."