95 Wine Review Online

"Intensity of character comes from prevailing through struggle, some would say. The grapes for this wine come from a quick draining alluvial fan, causing the vines to struggle to survive, and this struggle produces deeply aromatic and flavorful fruit that are allowed to shine in this bottling. Black and red fruit, dried herbs, soft spice and sweet oak aromas and flavors are rich yet restrained and elegant. The finish is well integrated and long. A perfect wine to celebrate a friend of intense character in your life. Contains 8% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot."