This critically acclaimed wine is a must have for any red wine lover.  Rated 91 by Robert Parker, it is a perfect accompaniment to hearty meat dishes like braised beef ribs, a ribeye steak right off the grill, or just on its own.

It has heady smoke- and spice-tinged aromas of cherry pie, cassis, potpourri, pipe tobacco and allspice, with a touch of vanilla slowly emerging. Parker notes that it is "juicy and penetrating, with intense black and blue fruit flavors that spread out and stain the palate.  The 2012 is ready to drink now and will continue to develop in bottle showing further complexity, grace and precision."