"Round and fleshy, with enticing spice, blueberry, fig and boysenberry flavors backed by hints of fruitcake and melted licorice. Stays fresh and vivid on the finish, with a lingering mocha hint. Drink now through 2009. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 11,000 cases imported. 90 points" Wine Spectator

"Quite ripe and forward, with lots of linzer torte, loganberry, melted licorice and plum cake flavors that glide along a sweet, round texture. Solid length. Very tasty. Drink now through 2010. 6,000 cases made. 90 points" Wine Spectator

"Very straightforward, with a veneer of sweet toast covering a core of plum and dark chocolate notes. Drink now. 7,000 cases imported. 84 points" Wine Spectator

"A fresh, easygoing style, with raspberry and briar notes backed by a touch of toast. Drink now. 44,000 cases imported. 85 points" Wine Spectator