"Bright aromas of cherry, minerals, dark chocolate, resin and apple, plus an intriguing citric note. Thick, very intensely flavored and quite sweet; a velvety, tactile wine that expands in the mouth and stains the palate. The Calvados-like apple note repeats on the finish, which features terrific thrust." Reviewed by Stephen Tanzer; no score given.

"Yummy nose, with blackberries, licorice and cherries. Wonderful. Full-bodied, medium sweet, with ultrarefined tannins and a very long finish. Very concentrated, yet elegant and smooth."