“Inky purple. Dark berries and kirsch on the nose, with hints of violet, cocoa and espresso adding complexity. Much more structured, rich and deep than the Barbarine but less vibrant. The sweet dark fruit flavors are framed by chewy tannins that fade into the fruit on the back end. Fans of large-scaled syrah will go for this. The finish is broad and pungent, with a strong echo of dark fruit lingering.” - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Jan/Feb 10 92 points
