Black fruits with sweet oak and some pepper make this wine very intruiging.

Jammy dark fruit accompanied by soft velvety tannins, followed with a long, rich finish.

"Intense, with a tannic structure, yet the plush currant, anise, earth and cedar flavors push to the forefront and show an excellent range of depth and concentration. The finish turns tight, with a burst of plum, berry, cedar and tobacco. Best from 2006 through 2013. 8,100 cases made. 93 points" Wine Spectator

"Intense and focused, if a bit raw and rustic, with racy, brambly wild berry and currant flavors that are framed by tight, rich, chewy tannins. Finishes with drying, mouthcoating tannins. Decant. Best from 2008 through 2012. 8,500 cases made. 86 points" Wine Spectator