93 points Robert Parker. 92(+?) points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Deep ruby-red. Sweet black raspberry and graphite on the nose. Superconcentrated and penetrating in the mouth, with a sappy sweetness and a rather powerful supporting structure to the raspberry and currant flavors. Conveys an impression of rather strong acidity. Finishes very long, sappy and ripe, with terrific freshness. This has great fruit, but the acids will require a couple of years to harmonize." (May/June 06)