Wine Advocate
byRobert Parkerthe2/28/2002
Performing better than it did last year, Canon's 2000 has put on additional weight, the tannin is sweeter, and the mid-palate is more expansive ... all positive signs. Long in the mouth and muted aromatically, it reveals notes of strawberry jam intermixed with black cherries, minerals, oak, and herbs. An attractive, medium-bodied effort with outstanding ripeness, length, and balance, it is not a blockbuster, but it is intense and well-delineated. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2020.