91-94 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Good bright medium ruby. Deep, rocky aromas of black fruits, cocoa powder and minerals. Concentrated and vibrant, with an energetic, dense core of sweet berry fruit nicely framed by ripe acidity. This expands impressively in the mouth, then finishes chewy and long, with black fruit and licorice flavors and broad, suave, mouthdusting tannins."