91-93 Points | International Wine Cellar , January/February 2013

Vivid ruby-red.  Heady, intensely perfumed aromas of dark fruit preserves, incense and potpourri.  Stains the palate with deeply concentrated boysenberry and cherry-cola flavors, with a spicy nuance adding vibrancy.  Refuses to let up on the finish, which emphatically repeats the cola and spice notes.  Very rich and velvety, with a hint of warmth on the back end.  Barrot told me that this wine will likely be bottled at 17.3% alcohol.  That is not a typo.

93-95 Points | Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate