Opens with bright floral and grapefruit notes; flinty, creamy, vanilla texture and sweet oak richness. Lovely now. will age well for another two years.

Sweet pear and grapefruit aromas, nice bottle bouquet. Rich on the palate, sweet vanilla cream notes with a lingering finish. Elegant balance. Enjoy now or within a year.

Noticeably younger than the 2004. Aromas of pears, citrus and cream. Hints of grapefruit on the palate. The 2005 will continue to mature for one to two years.

Youthful with aromas of ripe pears and cream. Crisp, grapefruit zest on the palate. Long finish. This vintage will continue to develop for another year.

Lovely, showing the sweetness of age. Well developed aromas of pear and vanilla cream with flinty notes. Soft and supple, fully mature. Enjoy now.

Elegant, velvety. Sweet fruit aromas of plums and dark cherries. Dark chocolate, beef and vanilla toastiness add complexity and structure that ensure its longevity.

Great aging potential. Rich entry, sweet fruit middle. Complex aromas of plums, leather and mint. Notes of dark chocolate and beef enhance the bouquet. Long finish.

Soft, simple, enjoyable. Cherry, milk chocolate, cigar box aromas. Soft on the palate, the 2000 is a wine to be enjoyed within the next few years.

Lovely, aging well. Aromas of strawberries, fresh mint and cola. Dark chocolate, leather and toasty notes add richness and complexity to the wine. Long, soft finish.

Lovely, elegant, aging well. Aromas of cassis, sweet mint and beef. Rich entry, supple mouthfeel with vanilla toastiness, leather notes and chocolate flavors.

Rich blackberry aromas, leather, mint and tomato flavors; more tannic than others. We believe more aging will soften and deepen this excellent vintage.

Rich, young cherry aroma, sweet vanilla mouth, oak is a bit more present; still youthful, long finish. Delicious.

Simple with lovely berry and cedar character; rich mouth, lighter color, crisp, well-balanced.

Aromas of cherries, beef consume' and dried mushrooms; meaty and rich in the mouth; tannic finish.

Winemaker's favorite at this time: deep, rich aromas of leather and mint; rich structure hence more age-ability. Elegant.

Soft entry, berry aromas, dark chocolate ice cream flavor; slightly vegetal, nice balance.