Wonderfully focused, if a bit tight now, the core of smoky currant, black cherry, blackberry and cedary-toasty oak is impressive, as is the seamless texture. This is a young and compact Cabernet blend that will benefit from cellaring. (JL)
Paul Draper feels it is the biggest, brawniest, and most muscular Monte Bello of the 1990s...large-scaled, tannic, rich, and long...This youthful, muscular, monster Monte Bello will require significant cellaring.