95 Points | International Wine Cellar , May/June 2008

($250; 15.5% alcohol) Bright, deep ruby-red. Knockout aromas of sappy red fruits and menthol; reminded me of a Pomerol. Lush, deep and energetic, with terrific floral lift and detail to the superconcentrated raspberry, spice and dark chocolate flavors. Finishes lush and broad, with palate-staining persistence and terrific verve. This spent 40 to 50 days on its skins, according to owner Jayson Woodbridge. The best vintage yet for this lush and satisfying bottling. (The 2006s had just been sulfured at the time of my visit and were unavailable for tasting.)

93 Points | Wine Spectator

96 Points | Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate