92 Points | International Wine Cellar , November/December 2006
($58) Pale green-yellow. Complex and inviting bouquet combines vineyard peach, red berries, subtle spices and minerals. Refreshing and seamless, with a juicy flavor of yellow plum perked up by a citrus quality that carries the finish. This stimulating wine should offer excellent aging potential. Drink 2008 to 2015.
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