Deeper, darker and richer-smelling than the Cooper's Reed, it's marked by notes of black cherries and licorice on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is rich and velvety without being heavy or overdone, leading into a long, soft, plush finish. Drink date: 2022-2033. Score - 92. (Joe Czerwinski, robertparker.com, May 31, 2022) Deeper, darker and richer-smelling than the Cooper's Reed, it's marked by notes of black cherries and licorice on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is rich and velvety without being heavy or overdone, leading into a long, soft, plush finish. Drink date: 2022-2033. Score - 92. (Joe Czerwinski, robertparker.com, May 31, 2022) 750 mL bottle