Wine Advocate - Robert Parker

80-89 above average

Rhubarb and black cherry aromas usher in an expansive palate displaying smoked meat and bright fruit tinged with cedar, spruce and brown spices. The abindant tannins are fine-grained and finely distributed. There is something of a sweet - tart bifurcation on the palate that may resolve itself, and the long finish is invigoratingly savory, juicy and saline.

Wine Spectator

Very spicy in aroma, with sandalwood, mint and blackberry. Dense and firmly tannic on the palate, with a core of fruit that resonates on the finish. This is balanced, but needs time. Best from 2012 through 2022. Score: 91