(a monopole and vinified with 100% whole clusters in 2008). A deft touch of wood frames a more complex and slightly more elegant panoply of red berry and almost pungently earthy and gamey aromas that slide gracefully into delicious, round and supple medium-bodied flavors that possess good precision on the firm and linear finish. The tannins are more completely integrated and while there is a trace of dryness, my score offers the benefit of the doubt that it will eventually harmonize. (88-91)/2016+