"Pale gold color. Lively but rather unforthcoming aromas of caraway seed, rye, grapefruit skin and fennel; brightened by a floral quality. Fresh and bright in the mouth, but not especially thick or concentrated. Still, the flavors are sharply etched. Finishes slightly harsh. Very good but not outstanding." -Stephen Tanzer
Robert Parker
RP92
"The 1988 possesses an opulent, full-bodied, exotic, lavishly rich personality, moderate sweetness, and huge quantity of extract, glycerin, and alcohol in its finish. The wine is also extremely young and unevolved. The 1988 offers a refined aromatic profile and tight structure. It can be drunk now, but purchasers are advised to wait until the turn of the century and enjoy it over the following two decades." -Robert M. Parker, Jr.
