(96+ Points: Wine Advocate) The good news is that the 2003 Alion is even better than the 2002. It has a similar personality but with more depth and concentration as well as structure. Saturated purple in color, it offers up an exotic nose of coconut, espresso, herbs, black currants and cherries. Rich and complex on the palate with lots of glycerin and layers of black fruit flavors, it has a pure, long finish that goes on and on. The ripe tannins suggest much more will be revealed with another 6-8 years in the bottle. It will drink well for 15+ years thereafter.