Dry weather with near perfect temperatures called for crop thinning to reduce yields. A storybook wine.| 251 cases produced....another dark, meaty wine, but it also has a bit more integration than the Vellutini Ranch. Smoke, game, incense, graphite and leather flesh out in an intense, powerful wine with more than enough density to drink well for many years. | Antonio Galloni for Vinous, 93 points...opaque purple color, a big, sweet kiss of smoked duck, charcuterie spices, cola, blackberry and cherry. It is deep, spicy and complex, with great fruit... | Wine Advocate, 92 points