"Excellent red-ruby. Superripe aromas of black fruits, licorice, cocoa powder, tar and graphite. Dense on entry, then wonderfully full and concentrated in the middle, with the wine's huge ripeness supported by sound, penetrating acidity. Has the juiciness and energy of the best Barolos. Finishes with big, building, chewy tannins and superb ripeness. Seamless and compelling. This may eventually challenge the superb '96 example." 94 points, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Nov/Dev 04
Raisin and spice with hints of coffee cake on the nose and palate. Full-bodied, soft and velvety with plenty of good fruit and a long finish. Rich wine with power for 1999. Best after 2007. 110 cases imported. 92 Points, Wine Spectator, 11.15.05 On Line | 
