"Saturated ruby-blue color. Slightly high-toned aromas of blackberry, cassis, licorice, bitter chocolate and minerals. Densely packed and extremely primary, showing a restrained sweetness to its black fruit, licorice and violet flavors. Boasts terrific energy but this very promising Washington Malbec is youthfully imploded today and in need of at least a few years of patience."

-90+ points, Stephen Tanzer, Vinous