A lot of S.O. fans didn't like it much. And I personally thought the 1994 was o.k. It is special. Get on as many retailer waiting lists as you can. It is big, rich, ripe, highly extracted and fairly powerful.
Flavors are in the black cherry and cassis vein.
The finish velvety and supple with already developing complexity. Pavona is a small producer based in Monterey County, which sources grapes and wines from a variety of regions. Availability is pretty much restricted to California, though they are looking to expand. Partially barrel-fermented, this 100 percent varietal wine tastes of melon and apple with spicy oak vanillin. Ripe but not overripe and definitely cellar worthy.