“This wine shows a brick-red hue with purple accents. Scents of cooked strawberry with a touch of violet introduce a simple mouthful of mild-mannered tannins and deep red fruits. The finish was short and sweet with hints of pretty cherry. Try with squab and carrot puree”.   88

	- Wine Report - 1 March 2007

". . .a well-balanced, full-flavor wine that is meant to accompany food. . . . The right balance of black fruit and oak makes this an understated, yet dependable wine. Dry, with a raspberry taste and a flowery finish. Black cherries and light oak with a dry finish.”   Wine of the Week

	- Chris & Sherry Hardie - La Crosse Tribune - 10 July 2005

“Shows full ripeness along with aromatics of leather, tobacco and earth. Keeps a snappy but rewarding form from the cherry and red-fruit palate through the full, juicy finish. More than solid, with medium weight.” Best Buy   87

	- Wine Enthusiast - April 2005

"...delightfully charming, with a hint of violets in the nose and a dry, harmonious taste."

	- Toledo City Paper - September 2002

"Nice cherry, anise and cedar aromas open this affordable surprise. It follows through with good mouthfeel and balance, and black plum and chocolate flavors. Closes with ripe and even tannins, dark cherry flavors and toast shadings. Perfect for drinking this year and the next, and worth buying by the dozen."   89 - Top 100 Values of the Year

	- Wine Enthusiast - "Best of Year 2001" Issue - December 2001

"Deep ruby in color with nice legs, this Chianti has a sweet, floral nose of violets that is quit enticing. Medium bodied and dry, it delivers tart fruit and wild cherry flavors with hints of violets. This is a pleasant, well priced Chianti that should also please white-wine drinkers."

	- TableWine.com - January 2001

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