94 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, October 2002

An opaque blue/purple color (typical of this vintage's top offerings) is followed by a strikingly provocative aromatic display (flowers, licorice, blackberries, and cassis). This firmly-structured, classic, tightly-knit, restrained port exhibits brilliant purity as well as impressive intensity. While not the most dramatic or flamboyant, it is a beautiful, classically structured port that will age gracefully. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2030.

93 points,

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, February 2003

($70) Saturated bright ruby. Primary, backward aromas of cassis, redcurrant, licorice, minerals, bitter chocolate and spices. Penetrating, structured and powerful. Not hugely sweet but boasts superb flavor definition and impressive extract. A very unevolved port that's best today on the expanding finish, which features notes of cassis, violet, dark chocolate and peaty earth and terrific grip and thrust. (Premium Port Wines, San Francisco, CA) 93(+?) points

92 -94 points,

Wine Spectator, January 2002

A sweet and tannic wine, with mineral, berry and black cherry character and hints of green tobacco. Full-bodied, with fine tannins. Long finish. Tight and racy. 9,000 cases made. Score range: 92-94 (JS)

93 points,

Wine Spectator, May 2003

Very grapey, with lots of black licorice and blackberry character. Full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins and a long, exquisite finish. Refined and well-made. Best after 2012. 9,000 cases made. (JS)

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