'01 Arrowood Grand Archer Sonoma County

[newsguy]

$14.99; 13.5%) color is a medium, purplish-red. bright nose of both dark and light fruits, with hints of olive and vanilla; very good flavors of dark fruits. a good entry leading to a midpalate that is affected by superfine tannins, leading to an expanding finish where a chocolate note joined in over time. an elegant, balanced wine, though i would only expect it to be a short-term ager. a little decanting helps if you're going to drink it now. 88+ points.