Last night I opened one of these after hearing how well people are finding many 96's drinking now. This did not disappoint. Without decanting it was very approachable on the nose with black cherry. This is very well balanced now and the tanins seem to be well integrated. On the palate it again gave strong cherry and some peat.

On the second day (since I couldn't polish it off in one sitting)the wine had opened up more and the wine picked up a raisen flavor which was quite pleasant. Finish was moderate on both days.
WS90 but I would go slightly higher 91-92. For $26 this wine is a good value.

[ 10-29-2002, 12:16 AM: Message edited by: Rigga ]