Wine Advocate 78 / 100 byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2000 Sinewy and light to medium-bodied, with firm tannin as well as a soft, evolved style, this diluted effort is pleasant, but lacking body, concentration, and length. Drink it over the next 4-5 years.
Wine Spectator 85 / 100 byJames Sucklingthe1/31/2000 Fresh and fruity wine with mineral and cherry character. Medium-bodied, with silky tannins. Drink now.
Wine Advocate 78-79 / 100 byRobert Parkerthe4/30/1999 This wine is herbaceous, austere, tannic, and lacking fruit, glycerin, and extract. The angular, austere finish further complicates its future. Anticipated maturity: now-2009.
Wine Advocate 83-85 / 100 byRobert Parkerthe4/30/1998 Green pepper, weedy tobacco, and herb-tinged red currant fruit dominate the aromatics of this lean, medium-bodied, yet soft-styled wine. There is some spice, but essentially the wine is compact and one-dimensional in comparison to many of its peers. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2008.