Allen Meadows - Score: 90-93 (2009 July)

A ripe yet very tight, pure, elegant and cool nose trimmed in subtle wood offers up aromas of spiced pear, green fruit and acacia blossom that flow into rich, full and focused middle weight flavors that possess impressive intensity and punch, all wrapped in a pungently mineral-infused and explosive finish. This is a wine of harmony and grace with superb cut and vibrancy.