"Rich and polished, with a solid core of blackberry and black currant fruit layered with mocha, sweet spice and briar notes. Shows more purity and freshness, with less toast, than previous vintages. The finish is long and juicy. Drink now through 2008. " wine Spectator

"Juicy layers of raspberry, vanilla and cassis bush are backed by a bouncy, slightly raisined finish. Also contains Carmenère, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2009. 25,000 cases imported. 87 points" Wine Spectator

"Ripe and focused, with a pure beam of black currant and plum fruit, layered with cocoa, mineral, loam, tobacco and toast. Ripe, smoky finish, with impressive structure for the vintage. Drink now through 2010. 11,000 cases made. 92 points" Wine Spectator

"Juicy, and filled with open-knit blackberry and raspberry fruit backed by modest toast and spice notes. Drink now. 20,000 cases imported. 87 points" Wine Spectator