From a recent cellar purchase a friend made, this was very drinkable and much better than I would have thought.  Cherry red in color, mostly clear and bright.  The nose has cherries, slight sandalwood and slight baking spice.  Medium bodied.  Good balance.  On the palate, there is still nice cherry fruit.  Not super complex but some depth.  It drinks nicely on its own but would be better with food.  It would be nice with baked salmon with a cream sauce.  Drink up.  

Grade: 
B+
Score: 
88
Vintage: 
2000