"Understated floral scents of jasmine and honeysuckle along with aromas of dried yellow fruit, buttered almonds and orange blossom are discovered in the nose. The palate entry is lusciously oily, semisweet and buttery while the midpalate stage highlights the oak, cocoa, black tea and walnut paste. Finishes gracefully, semisweet, and tightly structured." 90-95 pts.

"Copper color. Burnt caramel, peppercorn, and metallic mineral aromas. A round entry leads to a dry medium-bodied palate with buttery burnt sugar, earth, smoky oak, and fuel notes. Finishes with a dry, peppery, mineral fade and a nice touch of caramel and spice."