Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

'Earthy, deep and brooding are words that best describe the robust nose, which is followed by cherry, plum and apple-skin flavors. Overall it's sweet and juicy, with fine acidity and a touch of tomato and earth that make it similar to a Bordeaux red.' - Wine Enthusiast (Apr 2002)

'Bright deep red. Aromas of plum, smoked meat, menthol and bell pepper. Not especially sweet but seamless, with black raspberry and tobacco flavors and a slightly intrusive greenness. Finishes with a somewhat hard edge and notes of woodsmoke and tobacco.' - Stephen Tanzer, Vinous (Mar 2002)

'Mouthfilling, with unctuous currant and black cherry flavors. But it shows restraint, in a claret style, with vanilla, smoke, mineral and tobacco leaf notes. Finely grained tannins carry the finish. Drink now through 2004.' - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator (Oct 2001)