Score: 93 (100 possible)
This beauty boasts a dense ruby/purple color, refreshing, sweet aromas of subtle menthol, black cherries, and black currants, full-bodied power, elegance, cool climate acids, and a long layered finish. Enjoy it over the next 15 years.
Wine Spectator Insider
James Laube
07/23/2008
92 points
A rich, supple yet dense and savory style, with herb-and sage-laced currant, loamy earth, anise, tea and cedary oak flavors that are intense and wrapped in firm tannins. Drink now through 2014.
International Wine Cellar
Stephen Tanzer
May June 2008
92 points
Deep ruby. Vibrant, intensely spicy bouquet of red- and blackcurrant, candied cherry, black cardamom and anise. Lively, sharply focused dark berry flavors are firmed by juicy acidity, which carries into the finish. Closes with impressive lift and cut, repeating the anise quality. Really energetic stuff.
