96 pts - Wine Advocate
["More European in style than some of its siblings, the 2008 exhibits good acidity, more noticeable tannin (but it is extremely young), and plenty of crushed rock, espresso roast and licorice characteristics intermixed with a volcanic minerality. Full-bod
94 pts - Wine Spectator
["A rich, supple, graceful style, with gentle layers of wild berry, plum, black licorice, crème de cassis and vanilla. Medium- to full-bodied, with silky tannins and great length. Drink now through 2022. 840 cases made. — JL (11/2011)"]
92 pts - Vinous
["(15.5% alcohol): Bright medium red. Reticent yet already highly complex scents of blueberry, blackberry, wild herbs, licorice, cocoa powder and caraway seed. Hints at a glyceral ripeness but kept quite tight today by terrific acidity and a distinct herb