88 Points | International Wine Cellar , March/April 2011
Deep ruby. Black cherry, menthol, underbrush and flint on the nose. Smooth and sweet on the palate, with a medicinal quality to the flavors of black cherry, fresh herbs and spices. Finishes a bit youthfully clenched, with fine tannins and moderate length.
91 Points | Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate
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