92 points Wine Spectator: "The essence of cherry, this red is lush and smooth, with spice notes and a savory element adding interest. Offers energy and finesse, with a solid base of tannins on the finish. Best from 2015 through 2028. 25 cases imported. (6/15/12)"

91 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "A beguiling and beautifully complex nose features black berry and red currant liqueur merges into rich, generous and opulent flavors that possess a touch of finishing asperity that presently offsets the mid-palate sweetness. There is excellent concentration and a high level of phenolic maturity to the structural elements and that should also amply reward mid-term cellaring. Drink: 2021+. (Apr 2012)"