Allen Meadows - Score: 89-91 (2009 January)

A somewhat taciturn and narrow nose features a limited mix of wild red berries, warm earth and a touch of underbrush that continues onto the round, delicious, fresh and supple flavors that possess a certain delicate quality to them as well as a subtle touch of minerality on the persistent finish. This is a bit rounder than the Cazetiers with finer tannins as well. In sum, this is pretty rather than profound.