Qualities and assessment according to DiVino (September 2012):
A very dense garnet red colour with soft brick gleams. A deep, elegant, complex nose with cold, fine accents of juniper and essential oils, minerals, leather, juicy ripe chokeberry and indigo. A fresh, juicy, powerful, yet elegant body with mature satin tannins and very well preserved juicy forest fruit. Long, fine and spicy; excellent for drinking now, but can be stored for 2-3 years (2012-2015). An outstanding wine, a classic in its style.
Qualities and assessment according to The Catalogue of Bulgarian Wine for 2013:
A beautiful, sparkly garnet colour; a multi-layered nose with nuances of chocolate, cream, blackcurrant and blueberries; a juicy body with velvety tannins; a long and elegant finish. An outstanding wine (91 р.).