Radiant, medium ruby red with a slight brightening on the rim. The nose has notes of ripe plums and rich sour cherries, then herbaceous-spicy hints. Fresh and juicy on the palate, with powerful but well-integrated tannins, balanced, long finish. [Better after 2025, but can be served tonight after an hour in the decanter.] Score – 94. (Othmar Kiem & Simon Staffler, falstaff.com, Oct. 16, 2023)