91 Points - Wine Spectator:  Sleek and sinewy, with expressive accents of red currant, mocha and tomato leaf that end with refined tannins. Drink now through 2032. 1,232 cases made.

90 Points - Wine Enthusiast:  A sweet aroma of blackberry jam spread on a slice of warm sourdough bread is counterpointed by a puff of pipe tobacco. The sweet fruit theme continues on the palate, as flavors of blueberry pie and black pepper mix with a savory grilled portabello note. There's a good bit of oakiness here to accompany the Merlots sturdy tannins.