92pts Vinous

Opaque ruby. Spice-accented dark berries, mocha, cola and pungent flowers on the highly perfumed nose. Appealingly sweet black and blue fruit and floral pastille flavors become livelier and pick up a hint of vanilla with air. The blue fruit and floral notes recur on an impressively long, penetrating finish that features subtly gripping tannins and a hint of exotic spices.

90pts Wine Spectator

A broad, mouthcoating red, with blackberry coulis and currant paste flavors infused with mocha, licorice and vanilla accents. Rich, but shows good harmony and grace.

Winemaker Notes

Cherry color with a hint of intense ruby. In the nose mature fruit, raspberries, blueberries, spices, hints of balsamic and notes of flowers. Tasty in the mouth, balanced and full-bodied. Long finish.