CANNOT BE USED FOR SHIPPING PROMOTIONS OR OTHER DISCOUNTSRated 90SMART BUYThis red shows focus and good density, with ripe fruit flavors of black cherry and plum accented with toast and coffee, all supported by well-integrated tannins. Leafy and minerally accents linger on the finish. Drink now through 2016.An intense, bright cherry color with violet hues. There are initial dominant notes of black fruits, violets and licorice followed by the underlying spicy notes of barrel aging - vanilla and clove. Medium bodied and structured with rounded tannins. On the palate, an abundance of red fruits blend with the toasty, wood notes.