"Aromas of underbrush, espresso, spiced plum and toasted oak lead the nose. The smooth palate doles out juicy black cherry, coffee, vanilla, cinnamon and mocha alongside firm, polished tannins and bright acidity. Hold for complexity. Drink 2016–2023. — K.O."
- Wine Enthusiast (February 2015), 90 pts

"Aromas of underbrush, espresso, spiced plum and toasted oak lead the nose. The smooth palate doles out juicy black cherry, coffee, vanilla, cinnamon and mocha alongside firm, polished tannins and bright acidity. Hold for complexity. Drink 2016–2023. — K.O."
"The shy nose eventually reveals aromas suggesting toasted oak, red plum and mocha. The dense palate shows clove, espresso, cedar and toasted oak along with a touch of dried black cherry. Astringent tannins leave a mouth-drying finish. - KERIN O’KEEFE"
"This opens with aromas evoking cedar, espresso and dark berries. The solid palate suggests black plum, mocha and tobacco alongside assertive tannins. Drink after 2022. - KERIN O’KEEFE"