"A pure fruit bomb, so to speak, with a dark ruby/purple-tinged color and loads of mocha, black cherry and black currant fruit. It is all tank-fermented, aged on its lees for four months, and bottled early to preserve its freshness and fruit. Coming in at 13% natural alcohol in 2009, the wine makes for a mouth-filling, delicious, inexpensive introduction into something obviously very Bordeaux."
-Wine Advocate

"Cedar, Asian spices, incense, cherry cola and assorted black fruits set the stage for a spicy concentrated, layered Malbec that offers excellent value. Drink it over the next 5-6 years."
-Wine & Spirits

"This red shows good focus with black currant, licorice, smoke and light herbal flavors that drive over the polished texture to the long, fresh finish."
-Wine Spectator