88 Robert Parker
A deep ruby/purple color combines with a sweet nose of minerals, blackberries, and cassis in this nicely-textured, medium-bodied 1998. It possesses excellent concentration, firm tannin, and admirable purity as well as balance. Like many wines from this estate, it requires patience, but will ultimately behave like a blue chip classified growth. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2018.
87 Wine Spectator
A pretty, early drinking Sociando. Lots of violet aromas with vanilla undertones. Medium-bodied, with velvety tannins and a medium finish. Slightly one-dimensional, but delicious. Drink now through 2002. 19,165 cases made. ?JS
A deep ruby/purple color combines with a sweet nose of minerals, blackberries, and cassis in this nicely-textured, medium-bodied 1998. It possesses excellent concentration, firm tannin, and admirable purity as well as balance. Like many wines from this estate, it requires patience, but will ultimately behave like a blue chip classified growth. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2018.