Allen Meadows - Score: 91-94 (2009 July)

Here there is a bit more wood influence but notably less than in prior vintages, which is all to the good as this wine was sometimes over oaked. In 2007, the elegant, pure and ripe aromas are allowed center stage as they introduce detailed, stony and balanced medium-bodied flavors that are powerfully focused and detailed on the driving and equally explosive finish. This is an understated, classy and complete stunner of a wine.