Andrew Jefford | Clear, graceful red. Some evident oak; fine- drawn, dryish raspberry fruit behind. The overall effect is delicate and enticing. Clean, smooth, pungent, and refreshing, with a cascade of bright though ripe raspberry acidity and little detaining tannin. | 85

Anne Krebiechl | The nose is an amalgam of rose-petal potpourri, strawberry, and toasty woodsmoke. This is quite aromatic and heady. The palate is lovely and slender, characterized by firm acidity and the most gentle grip of fine tannin. Lovely depth. This is juicy, while the freshness makes the red fruit bright and vivid, which now gains something of cranberry and smoky cherry. This is wonderfully à point right now, even if a little alcoholic heat becomes evident, but it has the stuffing and resonance to go the distance. The long finish is of pure, smoky cherry. | 94