88 Points - Wine Advocate, December 2009
"Deep crimson-colored, it exhibits aromas of smoked game, bacon, and blueberry. Medium-bodied, savory, with good depth and concentration, this medium-long wine will provide pleasure over the next 4 years." -Jay Miller

87 Points - International Wine Cellar
Deep ruby color. Brooding aromas of cherry and dark berries, with notes of licorice and bitter chocolate. Supple tannins add support to the chewy dark fruit flavors and a note of cracked pepper adds bite. Very young, a tad tough and slow to unravel; this needs air or a few more months of bottle aging."