A relatively modest effort for this brand, but it still offers pretty currant and mocha java flavors. The bouquet includes a whiff of pencil shavings. Ready to drink, but has some life left. I've got one more bottle in the cellar and expect to give it until 2008 to see what happens. Grade: B
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