93 Points | International Wine Cellar , May/June 2012

Good bright ruby.  Black fruits, licorice, menthol and a mineral note on the complex nose.  A real fruit bomb in the mouth, with a compellingly lush, layered texture and superb sweetness countered by harmonious acidity.  The black cherry and dark chocolate flavors are lifted by a suggestion of graphite minerality on the back half, which features ripe, broad, building tannins and lovely purity and length.  The 21% petit verdot component contributes body and structure to the blend, says assistant winemaker Jeff Owens.  A beauty.

97 Points | Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate