Valdicava

Valdicavas Rosso überzeugt mit seinem ausladenden Bouquet von Sauerkirschen, dunklen Waldfrüchten und würzigen Noten. Gut strukturiert und viel saftiges Tannin im Geschmack, sehr beachtlich der Abgang. Ein kleiner Brunello! SUPERIORE.DE

Strahlendes Dunkel-Rubin mit violetten Reflexen. Sehr konzentriertes, dichtes Aroma nach dunklen roten Früchten, kleinen Beeren, untermalt von einer harmonischen Säure mit feiner Kräuterwürze. Der harmonische und eher kühle Klimaverlauf 2013 hat uns einen Brunello ins Glas gebracht, der frisch, elegant und dennoch sehr kraftvoll und vor allem persönlichkeitsstark und robust ist. Ecken und Kanten sind hier durchaus gewollt. Kraft und Druck sind bei Valdicava selbstverständlich. Und die noch notwendige Reife muss geduldig ausgesessen werden, wird aber garantiert belohnt. Vincenzo Abbruzzese hat hier wieder einmal (allen) gezeigt, dass Valdicava zu den absoluten Spitzenerzeugern der DOCG Montalcino gehört. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep red. Ample aromas of blackberry, red cherry, and violet, plus a whiff of violet. Dense, creamy and concentrated, offering savory flavors of ripe red cherry, licorice and cocoa lifted by nicely integrated acidity. Finishes quite fleshy, with youthfully chewy tannins and outstanding length. This Brunello may not be the last word in refinement, but it is hard to argue with its early appeal and deliciousness." Ian d’Agata (vinous.com)

"Valdicava's 2013 Brunello di Montalcino is a beautifully saturated expression that opens to a dark garnet appearance and a soothing, velvety texture. The bouquet is packed tight with dark berry nuances, starting with ripe cherry and extending to black fruit tones of fresh prune and plum. The wine's strongest cards are its texture, structure and its power. This is a cool vintage that produced very fine and accessible wines. This expression, however, shows a very different personality with ample volume and long staying power." Robert Parker

"A juicy, young Brunello with berry, dried mushroom and flower character. Orange peel, too. Full body, firm and velvety tannins and a flavorful finish. So complex and beautiful. It goes on for minutes. I love the balance that makes it so enjoyable to try now but it will age for decades ahead. Try to leave it until 2021." James Suckling

Komplexer Duft nach Brombeeren und Gewürznoten, daneben auch vegetabile Andeutungen. Dichter Geschmack mit höchst eleganten Tanninen und einem nicht enden wollenden Nachhall. SUPERIORE.DE

"Helle Farbe für Valdicava. Süsslich, zart und fein im Duftbild, sehr verhaltene Frucht, stimmig und delikat, nicht so üppig wie erwartet. Weiche, reife Frucht im Mund mit nussiger Note von feinem Holzausbau, gute, feste Art. Ganz abgerundet und feingliedrig körperreich mit gut aufgefächerter Gerbstoffpräsenz." Weinwisser

"The gamy 2010 Brunello di Montalcino does a great job of presenting intensity and elegance all in the same delicious package. That's not easy to do and the excellent 2010 fruit plays a big role in achieving this goal. The wine offers a long succession of aromas that span from ripe fruit, to smoked meat, to grilled herb and soft spice. Delicate tones of licorice, cola and anise seed add life and energy. The list goes on. The wine's mouthfeel is best characterized by softness and structure, a two-fold approach that gives high hopes for the long aging potential of this wine. Valdicava's Brunello will appeal to those who love earthy and leathery notes in their Brunello." Robert Parker

"The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino is one of the very best wines I have tasted here in recent years. Dark red cherries, mint, game, smoke, tobacco and licorice are all deeply expressive in a mid-weight, very classic feeling Brunello long on class and personality. Big yet silky tannins frame the dramatic, intense finish." VINOUS

"Effusive aromas of incense, green olive, sweet strawberry and cherry, licorice and leather mark this structured version. The tannins are on the beefy side, but this finishes long, with enough fruit and spice for balance." Wine Spectator

"Absolutely stunning aromas of nectarine, orange peel, sweet black cherry, plums and flowers. Licorice and mushroom It's full body, with layers of ultra-fine tannins and hints of tangy acidity. Such beautiful length and beauty to this wine. It's powerful and structured yet shows a gorgeous finesse and length. Truly wondrous. So long and refined. The texture is phenomenal." James Suckling

Die 2016er Ausgabe von Vincenzo Abbruzzeses Brunello ist ein dichter und vollmundiger Wein, der in seiner Harmonie und Abrundung auf sehr überzeugende Art und Weise den herausragenden Jahrgang widerspiegelt. Reichhaltiges Bouquet nach kleinen dunkelroten und schwarzen Früchten, Pflaume, zerstoßenen Rosenblättern und Anklänge von Zimt. Am Gaumen dann straff und herzhaft, mit großartiger Struktur und einer weichen Textur, die Tannine schmiegen sich an die Frucht und geleiten in einen wunderbar geschliffenen, langen Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Valdicava 2016 Brunello di Montalcino shows a subtle bouquet that needs extra time to open. In fact, I suggest you open your bottle about four hours before serving. This Brunello takes its time, but it inches over the senses with carefully increasing intensity. Wild cherry, toasted almond and even a touch of sweet apple or orange peel distinguish the bouquet. The tannins are firm and young, but all they need is extra time to evolve. This wine is like being introduced to a stranger who takes his time to reveal his personality, but who then turns into a true friend and confidant. Patience is required." Robert Parker

"Fleeting aromas of cherry, cedar, sanguine and leather give way to a beam of ripe cherry, berry and earth flavors in this elegant red. Firm and resonant, with a matrix of dusty tannins on the long finish." Wine Spectator

"The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino is one of those young wines that, from the moment you put your nose to the glass, you know you’re in for a treat. A sweetly alluring and remarkably fresh bouquet of crushed cherries, strawberries and plums is further complicated by hints of clove, spiced orange peels and mint. It’s velvety-smooth and radiant with a display of dark red fruits, all tightly wound up in a web of minerals, with an air of savory herbs and inner florals that develop toward the close. Try to keep your hands off for another four or five years, and then reap the rewards for a decade or more." Vinous

"Attractive aromas of balsamic, tea, dark berry, walnut and coffee bean. Full-bodied, yet tight and very intense with ripe tannins that are fine and reserved. Racy and polished. Beautiful length to this wine. Needs at least two to three years to come. Try after 2024." James Suckling

Funkelndes, tiefes Rubinrot. Im Bouquet ein Füllhorn kleiner roter Beeren und roter Früchte. Komplex und intensiv am Gaumen und zugleich mit einer Raffinesse, die im Jahrgang 2012 ihresgleichen sucht. Wir entdecken dunkle Kirschen, Pflaume, Kampfer und eine Vielschichtigkeit, die mit zunehmender Luftzufuhr immer mehr Struktur und Persönlichkeit erkennen lässt. Im Finale dann feinunterlegte Holzwürze und eine überraschende Frische, die schon heute einen wunderbaren Reifezyklus erahnen lässt. Groß und monumental! SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano is a dark and thickly extracted expression. It is one of the blackest Brunellos you will find in this report. This rich red wine takes a little longer to open because those primary aromas are buried deep under all that bulk and power. Indeed, this wine is almost too much of a good thing. It moves with slow-motion laziness, and the bouquet is in absolutely no rush to show what it has in store. At its leisure, it will deliver dried blackberry, cassis, bitter chocolate, spice, campfire ash and sticky tar. There is some tannic astringency that will (hopefully) integrate with time. This is a hearty and satisfying wine to drink in the heart of winter with gentle snowflakes fluttering outside your window. It is a romantic wine in heart and soul." Robert Parker

"Deep ruby-red. Toasty oak and vanilla complicate red cherry and underbrush aromas and flavors. Then rich, dense and concentrated, but lovely violet lift provides clarity and cut to the suave flavors of red cherry, red currant, flint and vanilla. Much deeper and richer than the 2013 Brunello from Valdicava, this beautiful wine finishes very long and ultra-smooth. It is the best wine I have ever had from this estate." Ian d’Agata (vinous.com)

"A complex red with rose petals, violets, crushed stones and cherries follows through to a full body and chewy tannins that are poised and polished. Extremely long and intense. A top wine for the vintage. This needs three or four years, maybe more, to come together." James Suckling

Dunkles Kirschrot. Vielschichte Nase mit Aromen von Waldbeeren, feiner Würze und nach getrocknetem Fleisch, verbunden mit Zedernholz und erdigen Noten. Im Trunk dann kraftvoll nach Schwarzkirsche, Brombeere, Pflaume, roten Rosenblüten und einer zarten Toastnote. Wunderbar im langen Abgang mit Anklängen an Pfeffer und exotische Gewürze. Eine großartige Riserva aus großem Jahrgang mit Kultpotenzial! SUPERIORE.DE

"Funkelndes, intensives Rubin-Granat. Ansprechende, intensive Nase mit Noten nach Brombeere und dunkler Kirsche, etwas Lakritze. Am Gaumen schön herausgearbeitete, saftige Frucht, nach Kirschen und Zwetschken, zupackendes, herzhaftes Tannin, im Finale fester Druck." Falstaff

"Deep ruby. Slightly reticent nose hints at black cherry, herbs and flint. Then juicy and bright, with deep flavors of minerals, blueberry and red cherry, complicated by peppery herbs. Closes long with repeating mineral nuances. A sleeping giant, the fruit is having a tough time emerging currently but I’d say there’s plenty there, just lying beneath the wine’s noble tannic cloak. Cellar this very refined Brunello for five or six years to see how it develops." Vinous

"Ripe, offering cherry, plum and floral aromas and flavors, matched to a rich texture. Tobacco and iron notes emerge as this builds to a lengthy finish. A touch dry on the finish, but the sweet fruit returns in the end." Wine Spectator

"Earthy aromas of wild berry, new leather, truffle and exotic spice emerge from the glass. The concentrated, vibrant palate delivers dried black cherry, licorice, tobacco and black pepper alongside fine-grained tannins." Wine Enthusiast

"Showing ripe and balanced fruit, the Valdicava 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano offers many very positive attributes. The wine flaunts a slightly contemporary or international side, and it does so with extreme confidence and elegance. Much of that natural balance comes directly from the classic vintage that exhibits both the structure and acidity necessary for prolonged cellar aging. Now, in the wine's youngest phase, it offers lush primary cherry and blackberry flavors followed carefully by measured spice, toast and red rose potpourri." Robert Parker

"This opens with savory, truffle and meaty aromas with a complex and quite cryptic nose that delivers a wealth of ripe plums and cherries, cedar and fresh, violet-like flowers, as well as some earthy nuances. The palate has a very sturdy, intense and power-charged core of rich plums and dark cherries, framed in quite fierce tannins that are so long. Super Brunello Riserva here with great potential." James Suckling

Madonna del Piano - die Spitzenlage von Valdicava, die ihren Namen wegen der dort vorhandenen kleinen Kirche trägt. Eine große Riserva mit lieblichen Tabaknoten und Andeutungen von Sauerkirschen, der Geschmack offenbart eine herrliche Konsistenz und wundervoll gelöste Tannine. SUPERIORE.DE

"Here is a big wine with lofty ambitions and an impactful presentation. The Valdicava 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano hits all the right buttons. The wine shows a profound sense of elegance and poise with subtle berry notes that blend into spice, licorice and tar. Those bright and lively aromatic components fold gracefully within the wine's tight texture, its sheer power and the silky nature of the tannins. This wine promises a long and steady aging future ahead." Robert Parker

"Sumptuous, offering ripe aromas of plum, cherry, spice, earth, iron and tobacco. Velvety in texture and elegant, this nonetheless has an ironclad structure underneath. Firm and long, fresh, echoing tobacco and mineral. Seductive, yet reserved too." Wine Spectator

"A wine with superb finesse and depth. So subtle and understated yet powerful and long. The tannin intensity is amazing. It just builds like a massive wave. Superb. Give this time in the bottle. The length is endless." James Suckling

Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano 2015 ist ein riesiger, überragender Wein. Am Gaumen zeigen sich Wellen von lebendigen, intensiv duftenden Früchten, die von den festen, breiten Tanninen des molligen, sehr reichhaltigen Jahrgangs unterstützt werden. Veilchen, Gewürze, neues Leder und Lakritze entfalten sich im Glas, saubere mineralische Noten umrahmen eine Eruption dunkler Kirschen, Pflaumen und Kampfer in einem Abgang, der den Gaumen unendlich lange füllt. Madonna 2015 ist auf dem besten Weg, einer der ganz großen Weine Vincenzo Abbruzzeses zu werden! SUPERIORE.DE

"There’s a mentholated freshness to the 2015 Madonna del Piano Riserva which draws you in, as a seductive display of crushed black cherries, cinnamon, sage and sweet white smoke holds your attention firm. It’s silky in feel yet far more lifted than expected, with wave after wave of tart wild berries and savory spices which drench the palate in concentrated fruit, as if you can feel the skins, pips and all. Just when you think that the 2015 will release you from its structured clenches, its coating of grippy tannins comes forward, and it remains throughout the tension-filled and purple-tinged finale. This will require many years of cellaring to reveal its charms, coming across as far more structured than most other Brunello Riservas from the vintage; yet there’s plenty of fruit to keep pace throughout the wine's evolution." Vinous

"The Valdicava 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano is a lovely wine that finds nice balance between power and elegance. You get the character of the fruit with dried cherry, cassis and cranberry and delicate nuances of grilled herb, cola and blue flower. The bouquet also shows lots of balsam intensity with root beer and rosemary oil. These two sides of the wine reach equilibrium, and the only thing needed here is more cellar aging time. There is a point of youthful tannic astringency that needs to unwind and integrate." Robert Parker

"Cherry, berry and wild herb flavors mark this linear red, which is pure and vibrant, with refined tannins and bright acidity underlying it all. The mineral-tinged finish is fresh and long, with fine harmony in the end." Wine Spectator

"Spectacular aromas of crushed fruit, plums, sous bois, porcini and black truffles. Decadent year, but fresh. Full-bodied, dense and linear on the palate, yet so much in balance and refined with incredible depth and consistency. The savory and juicy finish, with vivid acidity and fruit, is eye-opening. Greatest ever." James Suckling

Dunkles Kirschrot. Vielschichte Nase mit Aromen von Waldbeeren, feiner Würze und nach getrocknetem Fleisch, verbunden mit Zedernholz und erdigen Noten. Im Trunk dann kraftvoll nach Schwarzkirsche, Brombeere, Pflaume, roten Rosenblüten und einer zarten Toastnote. Wunderbar im langen Abgang mit Anklängen an Pfeffer und exotische Gewürze. Eine großartige Riserva aus großem Jahrgang mit Kultpotenzial! SUPERIORE.DE

"Funkelndes, intensives Rubin-Granat. Ansprechende, intensive Nase mit Noten nach Brombeere und dunkler Kirsche, etwas Lakritze. Am Gaumen schön herausgearbeitete, saftige Frucht, nach Kirschen und Zwetschken, zupackendes, herzhaftes Tannin, im Finale fester Druck." Falstaff

"Deep ruby. Slightly reticent nose hints at black cherry, herbs and flint. Then juicy and bright, with deep flavors of minerals, blueberry and red cherry, complicated by peppery herbs. Closes long with repeating mineral nuances. A sleeping giant, the fruit is having a tough time emerging currently but I’d say there’s plenty there, just lying beneath the wine’s noble tannic cloak. Cellar this very refined Brunello for five or six years to see how it develops." Vinous

"Ripe, offering cherry, plum and floral aromas and flavors, matched to a rich texture. Tobacco and iron notes emerge as this builds to a lengthy finish. A touch dry on the finish, but the sweet fruit returns in the end." Wine Spectator

"Earthy aromas of wild berry, new leather, truffle and exotic spice emerge from the glass. The concentrated, vibrant palate delivers dried black cherry, licorice, tobacco and black pepper alongside fine-grained tannins." Wine Enthusiast

"Showing ripe and balanced fruit, the Valdicava 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano offers many very positive attributes. The wine flaunts a slightly contemporary or international side, and it does so with extreme confidence and elegance. Much of that natural balance comes directly from the classic vintage that exhibits both the structure and acidity necessary for prolonged cellar aging. Now, in the wine's youngest phase, it offers lush primary cherry and blackberry flavors followed carefully by measured spice, toast and red rose potpourri." Robert Parker

"This opens with savory, truffle and meaty aromas with a complex and quite cryptic nose that delivers a wealth of ripe plums and cherries, cedar and fresh, violet-like flowers, as well as some earthy nuances. The palate has a very sturdy, intense and power-charged core of rich plums and dark cherries, framed in quite fierce tannins that are so long. Super Brunello Riserva here with great potential." James Suckling

Es ist immer schön zu sehen, wenn die äußere Form eines Produktes mit den inneren Werten in Einklang sind. So auch bei Valdicavas Debutjahrgang aus der großen Einzellage Montosoli. Tiefes Bouquet nach Lavendel, Veilchen, Flieder und eine anfänglich noch sehr verhaltene Dosis kleiner roter Beeren. Mit zunehmender Belüftung kommt die Frucht weiter zur Geltung und die Aromen nehmen an Detailreichtum und Präzision zu. Sehr fest und strukturiert am Gaumen, mit einer wunderbaren Balance aus Kraft und Eleganz. Gerade einmal 1.500 Magnumflaschen gibt es davon - Neugierige sollte ihn mindestens 12 Stunden vor Genuss öffnen oder noch besser: mindestens fünf Jahre im Keller vergessen. SUPERIORE.DE

"Rich and solidly structured, making way for pure cherry and strawberry flavors. Iron, tobacco and tar hints augment the fruit as this builds to a lingering aftertaste. Muscular tannins and bright acidity underline all the elements." Wine Spectator

"This is the first commercial release of Montosoli from Valdicava and shows incredibly complex and decadent aromas of fruit, wet earth, forest floor, leaves and cedar. Full-bodied with tannins that roll off the palate and flow to the finish. Fine, velvety texture. Lasts for minutes. Already so attractive, but be patient." James Suckling

Tiefes Bouquet nach Lavendel, Veilchen, Flieder und eine anfänglich noch sehr verhaltene Dosis kleiner roter Beeren. Mit zunehmender Belüftung kommt die Frucht weiter zur Geltung und die Aromen nehmen an Detailreichtum und Präzision zu. Sehr fest und strukturiert am Gaumen, mit einer wunderbaren Balance aus Kraft und Eleganz. Gerade einmal 1.500 Magnumflaschen gibt es davon - Neugierige sollte ihn mindestens 12 Stunden vor Genuss öffnen oder noch besser: mindestens fünf Jahre im Keller vergessen. SUPERIORE.DE

"This is a new wine from Valdicava that is presented in quite the statement bottle with stunning artwork that depicts an allegory to a saint. With fruit from one of the most celebrated crus in the appellation, the 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Montosoli needs quite a bit of extra time to open. I followed my sample's evolution over a 24-hour period to get a better look inside. This wine requires extra patience. On my first tasting, I found that the fruit struggled to come through, and I recorded notes of white pepper, savory herb, campfire ash and crushed stone. Blue flowers like dried lilac and lavender also appear. When I came back to the bottle a day later, I found that the bouquet had gained in detail, sharpness and increasingly articulate specifics. But it took its time. To the palate, the wine is dense and firm, and I have no doubt as to its long-term aging potential." Robert Parker

"This is focused like a laser beam, with cherry, plum, chocolate, iron and leather flavors defined by bracing acidity. The fine-grained tannins are civilized as this plays out on the mouthwatering, fruit-filled finish. Best from 2024." Wine Spectator

"Here in its second vintage, the Brunello di Montalcino Vigna Montosoli is taking no prisoners. It wafts up with a beguiling and sultry display, with savory cherry sauce and sage giving way to spiced citrus peels, smoky minerals, animal musk and black olive tapenade. Youthfully dense and velvety upon entry, it offers masses of dark red and black fruits, contrasting almost salty nuances with a dark chocolate bitterness that creates tension and complexity. The 2016 builds like a crescendo, gaining in intensity and verve, right up until the moment that its gritty tannins take firm hold of the palate and refuse to let go. Still, echoes of licorice, blackberry and cooling herbal tones linger. It closes up rather quickly in the glass today, becoming monolithic and austere, yet the gorgeous snapshot received over the first ten minutes after opening it delivered a wonderful preview. I can’t wait to see what future vintages hold for the Vigna Montosoli, as it is one of the best young wines I’ve ever tasted from Valdicava." Vinous

"Wow. The aromas of black cherries, plums, walnuts, lavender and cedar are really beautiful. Full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins and beautiful polish to the power and intensity. Gorgeous, sweet and ripe fruit at the end with peach and citrus character to the plums. Sophisticated and glorious. Drink after 2025." James Suckling

Funkelndes, tiefes Rubinrot. Im Bouquet ein Füllhorn kleiner roter Beeren und roter Früchte. Komplex und intensiv am Gaumen und zugleich mit einer Raffinesse, die im Jahrgang 2012 ihresgleichen sucht. Wir entdecken dunkle Kirschen, Pflaume, Kampfer und eine Vielschichtigkeit, die mit zunehmender Luftzufuhr immer mehr Struktur und Persönlichkeit erkennen lässt. Im Finale dann feinunterlegte Holzwürze und eine überraschende Frische, die schon heute einen wunderbaren Reifezyklus erahnen lässt. Groß und monumental! SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano is a dark and thickly extracted expression. It is one of the blackest Brunellos you will find in this report. This rich red wine takes a little longer to open because those primary aromas are buried deep under all that bulk and power. Indeed, this wine is almost too much of a good thing. It moves with slow-motion laziness, and the bouquet is in absolutely no rush to show what it has in store. At its leisure, it will deliver dried blackberry, cassis, bitter chocolate, spice, campfire ash and sticky tar. There is some tannic astringency that will (hopefully) integrate with time. This is a hearty and satisfying wine to drink in the heart of winter with gentle snowflakes fluttering outside your window. It is a romantic wine in heart and soul." Robert Parker

"Deep ruby-red. Toasty oak and vanilla complicate red cherry and underbrush aromas and flavors. Then rich, dense and concentrated, but lovely violet lift provides clarity and cut to the suave flavors of red cherry, red currant, flint and vanilla. Much deeper and richer than the 2013 Brunello from Valdicava, this beautiful wine finishes very long and ultra-smooth. It is the best wine I have ever had from this estate." Ian d’Agata (vinous.com)

"A complex red with rose petals, violets, crushed stones and cherries follows through to a full body and chewy tannins that are poised and polished. Extremely long and intense. A top wine for the vintage. This needs three or four years, maybe more, to come together." James Suckling

Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano 2015 ist ein riesiger, überragender Wein. Am Gaumen zeigen sich Wellen von lebendigen, intensiv duftenden Früchten, die von den festen, breiten Tanninen des molligen, sehr reichhaltigen Jahrgangs unterstützt werden. Veilchen, Gewürze, neues Leder und Lakritze entfalten sich im Glas, saubere mineralische Noten umrahmen eine Eruption dunkler Kirschen, Pflaumen und Kampfer in einem Abgang, der den Gaumen unendlich lange füllt. Madonna 2015 ist auf dem besten Weg, einer der ganz großen Weine Vincenzo Abbruzzeses zu werden! SUPERIORE.DE

"There’s a mentholated freshness to the 2015 Madonna del Piano Riserva which draws you in, as a seductive display of crushed black cherries, cinnamon, sage and sweet white smoke holds your attention firm. It’s silky in feel yet far more lifted than expected, with wave after wave of tart wild berries and savory spices which drench the palate in concentrated fruit, as if you can feel the skins, pips and all. Just when you think that the 2015 will release you from its structured clenches, its coating of grippy tannins comes forward, and it remains throughout the tension-filled and purple-tinged finale. This will require many years of cellaring to reveal its charms, coming across as far more structured than most other Brunello Riservas from the vintage; yet there’s plenty of fruit to keep pace throughout the wine's evolution." Vinous

"The Valdicava 2015 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano is a lovely wine that finds nice balance between power and elegance. You get the character of the fruit with dried cherry, cassis and cranberry and delicate nuances of grilled herb, cola and blue flower. The bouquet also shows lots of balsam intensity with root beer and rosemary oil. These two sides of the wine reach equilibrium, and the only thing needed here is more cellar aging time. There is a point of youthful tannic astringency that needs to unwind and integrate." Robert Parker

"Cherry, berry and wild herb flavors mark this linear red, which is pure and vibrant, with refined tannins and bright acidity underlying it all. The mineral-tinged finish is fresh and long, with fine harmony in the end." Wine Spectator

"Spectacular aromas of crushed fruit, plums, sous bois, porcini and black truffles. Decadent year, but fresh. Full-bodied, dense and linear on the palate, yet so much in balance and refined with incredible depth and consistency. The savory and juicy finish, with vivid acidity and fruit, is eye-opening. Greatest ever." James Suckling