92 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar. Opaque ruby. Deep, smoke-accented aromas of blackberry, cherry-cola and licorice, with a peppery topnote. Juicy, palate-staining dark fruit flavors are enlivened by a floral quality and show a smooth, velvety texture. The wine becomes chewier on the clinging finish, which features fine-grained tannins and a hint of candied violet.