Deep and intense, the bouquet is like a bowl of black cherries muddled with a mocha latte and drizzled with raspberry sauce. Accents of sweet cigar tobacco and purple florals add herbal complexity to the ripe fruit core, while moderate acidity and fine tannins texturize the lush mouthfeel. Drink now–2013. ——L.B.(11/1/2011)—— 91

Luscious, rich aromas of spice, berry and smoky mocha lead this intriguing wine, and on the palate, an indigenous character of smoke, minerals and assertive fruit impresses. The tannins are a bit prickly and need some time to age, but over all, the wine has class.——S.K.(9/1/2008)—— 88

This Shiraz has a vibrant purple hue and aromas of cassis, dark berries, leather and grilled meats. Nicely balanced, with acidity playing counterpoint to sweet tannins, the wine offers cassis and black fruit flavors with hints of lemon and leather. Picks up coffee notes on the impressively long finish.——M.D.(12/31/2006)—— 90