Estimate
...all about silkiness and grace. Although not one of the eternal wines at Mayacamas, the 1985 is a great choice for drinking now. Today, the 1985 is sensual, perfumed and light on its feet. (October 2014)
A bit tough and tannic, with plenty of artfully defined cherry, cassis and smoke aromas and flavors, plus added dimension of mineral or stony flavors reminiscent of a good Graves.