91 Points
Burghound.com
In contrast to all of the prior wines, here there is enough oak to fight somewhat with the otherwise attractively spicy and ripe black fruit liqueur aromas. To be clear, the wood is not dominant but neither is it discreet. There is good richness and volume to the moderately concentrated flavors that possess good complexity but here too the wood comes up on the mouth coating and lingering finish that is supported by a slightly chewy finish. There is good material and the phenolics are clearly ripe so this will probably harmonize in time though at present it's awkward as there is also a touch of backend warmth. My score offers the benefit of the doubt as the persistence is indisputably impressive.