94 pts Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar Sept, 2011
Amber with a greenish rim. Plum preserves, dried cherry, orange peel, cola and molasses on the enticingly perfumed nose. Smoky, sweet and velvety, offering a wild array of sweet pit fruit, spice and floral pastille flavors. Shows firm backbone and finishes with outstanding power, depth and length. This wine’s blend of exotically sweet fruits and spices is pretty compelling.

100pts Robert Parker, Jr., The Wine Advocate, #155 10/25/04 “Boasts colossal aromatics and flavors of melted caramels, coffee, toffee, candied fruits marinated in cognac, magnificent richness, and a huge finish that lasts over 70 seconds.”