Deep red-ruby. Black cherry, truffle and nutty oak on the nose. Lush, sweet, broad and rich, with impressive volume and good grip. Offers a fine-grained texture and lovely sweetness of fruit. Finishes fresh and persistent. Perfect for roasted or stewed red meat as well as raw milk cheeses such as cheddar and provolone.
2006 vintage:
94 points, Wine Spectator.
92 points, Wine Advocate.
92 points, Wine Enthusiast.
88 points, International Wine Cellar.
2004 vintage:
91 points, Wine Spectator:
"Perfumed aromas of blackberry, mineral and licorice. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins, yet refined and balanced. Long and polished in the mouth. Best after 2012." (06/08)
