89 Stephen Tanzer - Vinous Media

"Medium ruby-red. Complex and inviting aromas of boysenberry, blackberry, bitter chocolate and violet. Sweet, pliant and aromatic, with black fruit flavors enlivened by an inner-mouth floral character. This struck me as more approachable at the same stage than the 2008 was last year. Finishes with suave tannins and very good but not outstanding length."