This wine is an impressive follow-up to the 2008 vintage of the same wine that received 93 points from both Wine Spectator and Wine Advocate. The 2009 vintage has improved balance, with slightly more structure and tension. It has similar lush, full body and lingering flavors, while showing complex layers of red fruit, boysenberry and hints of chocolate. The long sweet finish remains on your tongue and in your mind for quite some time.