"Very fragrant" on the nose, wrote one panelist—a sentiment that was echoed by many who praised Swanson’s super-ripe berry, plum and grape fruit; vanillin oak and slight peach aromas. Red berries, cocoa and oak pop up on the palate. The finish, however long, intrigued us, with its vanilla and orange flavors, and lollipop-candy texture.——W.E.(11/1/2001)—— 89