Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
92 / 100
Saturated ruby. Pungent aromas of dark raspberry, blackberry, licorice and violet. Fine-grained flavors of boysenberry, blackberry and violet are energized by surprising acidity and complicated by a salty nuance. Delivers terrific purple berry intensity and penetration, finishing firmly tannic but not dry, with excellent grip. An outstanding Washington Malbec with the spine to age.