91 points Wine Enthusiast
0 Almeida refers to this vintage as playing Mozart compared to the 1994's Beethoven and 2000's Bach. At 20 years of age, it seems pretty much mature, with hints of coffee and maple syrup adding complexity to plum and cherry fruit. (10/2004)
Wine Spectator
Has more grip and power than the '85, but is still elegant. Deep ruby with a black center, aromas of licorice, blackberries and earth, full-bodied, with ripe blackberry flavors, full tannins and wonderful elegance and balance. (JS, 1989)