May 2014 | 94 points
(10% whole clusters and 50% new oak): Vibrant ruby. Seductively perfumed nose displays red berry liqueur, incense and potpourri aromas with complicating suggestions of vanilla and cola. Juicy, expansive and pure on the palate, offering sweet cherry, raspberry and candied rose flavors and a strong note of spicecake. Shows real energy on the youthfully tannic finish, with the red berry and floral notes lingering with outstanding tenacity.
–Stephen Tanzer