"Smooth, open and only lightly sweet, layering its smoky, spicy white pepper and cherry flavors in appropriate balance. Flavors finish with subtlety. Drink now. 2,000 cases made. –HS" -Rated 88, Wine Spectator

"The values in the portfolio are the “Fine” series. The N.V. Fine Tawny is amber brown with flavors of intertwined dates, figs, and chocolate." -Rated 90, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"Dark amber in color, this still shows its red-grape origins in vaguely berrylike scents and flavors. Hints of chocolate and caramel provide a sweet touch to this supple, medium-bodied fortified. Finishes peppery and warm. — J.C. (12/15/2007)" -Rated 86, Wine Enthusiast

" Orange-tinged amber color. Deep, earthy aromas of root beer, cola, roasted coffee and fig cake. Thick and spicy but lacks the freshness and precision of the other Premium bottlings. Finishes on a heavy brown sugar note." -Rated 87, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar