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98 WS. "A smashing wine, following in the wake of the great ones in 1984, '85 and '86. Bursting with cherry, plum and prune flavors. Coffee, anise, cedar and tea notes sneak in on the long, complex finish. Intense, but gentle, with tannins rapidly smoothing to a velvety texture." Wine Spectator, Dec 15, 1997 |