91 Points | International Wine Cellar , November/December 2007
($48-$57) Good bright, full red. Plum, tobacco and cedary, nutty oak on the nose, with some earthy low tones. Sweeter and lusher than the 2005, with broad plum and oak flavors of impressive richness. A big boy with a long, sweet finish featuring very fine tannins.
86 Points | Wine Spectator
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