Vinous: 91 points
“(40% new French oak) Brilliant red. Fresh dark berries, cherry, candied flowers, incense and a hint of vanilla on the deeply perfumed nose. A spine of juicy acidity provides lift and focus to sweet black raspberry and boysenberry flavors that open up steadily on the back half. Conveys an appealing blend of power and finesse and finishes very long, showing resonating floral character and smooth, harmonious tannins. Drinking window 2020 – 2027.”
Review date: January 2018