Wine Advocate
byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2000
A dark ruby/purple-colored effort, the 1998 has put on weight and reveals sweeter tannin than it did last spring. This blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot displays a complex, mineral, cassis, and vanillin-scented nose, a combination of power and finesse in its rich, multi-layered flavors, good tannin, and a long, sweet, concentrated finish. It is not a huge, super-concentrated offering, but is stylish and impeccably made. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2025.