Alex Hunt: This nose is rather reduced and stinky, without revealing much other character. While there’s a nice balance of flesh, tannin, and acidity in the mouth, the flavor just isn’t there. This feels like a blending component more than a complete wine. 83

Andrew Jefford: Deep, clear black-red. Ripe blackberries and dusty plums; earthy; some game fur: very creditable and on-target. Attractive, enticing scents. Warm, rich, earthy, subtle, and expansive, once again with lots of lush bramble and plum. Texturally ample; and beautifully unstrained in its articulation; glidingly open and resonant. Fine Mourvèdre and a delicious red wine from California. 91

Peter Liem: Rich and round, this pairs its full flavors of berry and cherry with a creamy, vanilla-like oak, feeling lavish and forward on the palate. It’s balanced by taut acidity, and its aromas persist on the finish with sappy length. 88