...this inky colored beauty is reminiscent of a Hermitage from Bessards blended with a mondern styled Chateauneuf du Pape. Black fruits, charcoal, spice, pepper and hints of violets all flow to a seriously concentrated, textured, opulent and layered beauty that has ripe, yet present tannin and a sensational finish. It's a big wine, no doubt, but like all of Manfred's wines, stays light, graceful and balanced on the palate. | 97 points, Jeb Dunnuck for jebdunnuck.com