"Bright, dark red. Aromas of blackberry, black cherry, mocha, meat and woodsmoke. Supple, fine-grained, distinctly peppery dark berry and herb flavors show good lift and savory concentration but moderate nuance. Dominated by its Syrah element. This wine shows a creaminess in the middle but finishes a tad ungiving, with a firm edge of acids and tannins. - Stephen Tanzer"
- Vinous (May 2017), 88 pts
"This delivers a solid core of plum paste, blackberry confiture and warm fruitcake flavors, backed by a subtle but persistent singed mesquite note, all while staying understated in style. Drink now through 2018. 112 cases made. – James Molesworth"