"Dark bright-rimmed red. Powerful, expansive red and blue fruit preserve, potpourri, allspice and succulent herb aromas are enlivened by a hint of smoky minerality. Smooth and velvety in texture, offering appealingly sweet boysenberry, raspberry and cherry liqueur flavors that tighten up on the back half. Deftly plays richness off energy and finishes with gentle tannic grip, repeating blue fruit character and wonderful, floral-driven persistence."  95 Points Vinous