James Suckling: 97

This is at a different level, with blackcurrants, blueberries and Mediterranean herbs, such as rosemary and sage. Also tobacco and coffee bean. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and a persistent finish. Sophisticated and thought-provoking. A new quality level with this wine. A blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot and sangiovese. Give this three to five years.

Winespectator: 96

Blueberry, black currant and pomegranate flavors are accented by oak spice, graphite and rosemary notes in this fresh, long red. Taut and vibrant, with terrific balance and a fine-grained band of tannins lining the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese. Best from 2026 through 2043. 5,500 cases made, 500 cases imported.

Falstaff: 96

Leuchtendes Rubinrot. Ausdrucksstarkes, süßfruchtiges Bouquet nach Cassis und Brombeere, dazu Noten von Ebenholz, Tabakblatt, Kakao und Fumé, komplex. Spannt sich wie ein Seidentuch über den Gaumen, mit präziser Frucht und feinkörnigem Tannin, saftig und mit sanftem Druck bis in den langen Abgang.