There's a significant spice of oak that comes through on the nose of this bottling, with solid blackberry fruit as well. The palate combines black cherry and blackberry syrup with root beer spices, as the finish lingers atop tannins amid vanilla, nutmeg and oak spices. Score - 92. (Matt Kettman, Wine Enthusiast, May 1, 2024) There's a significant spice of oak that comes through on the nose of this bottling, with solid blackberry fruit as well. The palate combines black cherry and blackberry syrup with root beer spices, as the finish lingers atop tannins amid vanilla, nutmeg and oak spices. Score - 92. (Matt Kettman, Wine Enthusiast, May 1, 2024) 1500 mL bottle