Best Buy! Dark garnet in color, fading to purple-pink at the rim; ripe and yet very dry at the same time (riper than the 2004 model), with flavors and aromas of dark plum and berry shaded with subtle herb and earth underneath. Smoothly textured, with fine tannins and balanced acidity, rounding out a solid CdR. 2 -+ hours works wonders with this, so give it some time in a decanter before drinking. A Winebuys.com staff favorite!