“CLASSIC 98+” RATING: “Dark purple-colored, this nectar offers a hedonistic, almost Amarone-like perfume along with deep & dark smoky oak, cassis, black currants, and blackberry liqueur. Monumental in it's grandeur, super-rich, and velvety-textured, this is a truly “full throttle” wine in which notes of chocolate intermingle with spicy black fruits. This wine is “The Bomb” now and, without doubt, promises to offer a transcendental experience for the next 10+ years, peaking around 2017 in our estimate. 98 points currently and a contender for 99+ with a bit of bottle age.” THE WINE INSIDERS.com