91Points

“(raised in new and used French and American oak barrels for 16 months) Opaque ruby color. Smoke- and spice-accented red and dark berry liqueur and licorice aromas are complemented by black pepper and mocha nuances. Smooth and expansive on the palate, offering appealingly sweet raspberry and boysenberry flavors and a hint of vanilla. Closes sappy, smooth and quite long, with supple tannins that fold quickly into the wine's juicy fruit.”