The rich, savory, complex 1998 represents a breakthrough effort for this property. The color is a dense, dark ruby/purple, and the nose reveals stylish, sweet black currant fruit intermixed with earth, minerals, licorice, and spice box. The wine is medium-bodied, with ripe tannin, no hard edges, and a beautifully knit, concentrated finish that lasts for over 30 seconds. This wine may deserve a 90 point score. Anticipated maturity: now-2015.

The rich, savory, complex 1998 represents a breakthrough effort for this property. The color is a dense, dark ruby/purple, and the nose reveals stylish, sweet black currant fruit intermixed with earth, minerals, licorice, and spice box. The wine is medium-bodied, with ripe tannin, no hard edges, and a beautifully knit, concentrated finish that lasts for over 30 seconds. This wine may deserve a 90 point score. Anticipated maturity: now-2015.