A lively, fresh wine that gives joy, with its delicious sweet red fruits. It fills the mouth with freshness, as well as showing some tense tannins. The aftertaste continues this vibrant theme, with sweet acidity and ripe fruit. ——R.V.(12/31/2008)—— 92

Toasty new wood aromas set the scene for a smooth, velvety wine that has something of the freshness of 2004, but more of new, quite toasty wood flavors. At this stage, it seems the wood is too much for the fruit. ——R.V.(3/1/2007)—— 88