" One of the big surprises is how delicious this wine has turned out. It is a beautiful, classic claret. Dark ruby-colored with violet hues, it reveals aromas of dried herbs, smoke, leather, grilled meats, & copious black cherry & currant fruit. Medium-bodied, powerful, rich, & surprisingly evolved, this vintage has hit its plateau of maturity, where it should remain for another 10-12 years."
- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, 92 points.