Marchesi Antinori
Solaia Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Tuscany, Italy
Blackberry and drying plum. Some sage. Noticeable heat. Tannins are very firm and lack integration. A little out of phase but still a pleasure.
Blackberry and drying plum. Some sage. Noticeable heat. Tannins are very firm and lack integration. A little out of phase but still a pleasure.
1 person found it helpfulMay 12th, 2018
Dark ruby in the glass, very cab-centric at first with more toasty oak showing than expected, rich and bold but seductive, silky and focused. Sweet dark chocolate and blue fruits, some menthol, herbs. Continued to evolve.
Dark ruby in the glass, very cab-centric at first with more toasty oak showing than expected, rich and bold but seductive, silky and focused. Sweet dark chocolate and blue fruits, some menthol, herbs. Continued to evolve.
1 person found it helpfulMay 14th, 2015
Chuck had this 11 years ago
Chuck had this 11 years ago
1 person found it helpfulMar 14th, 2014
Left bank Bordeaux-style blend. Dark ruby red with a brick rim. Intense aromas of ripe black fruit, coffee, graphite, leather and a hint of menthol. The palate is explosive noting black berry/currant, tar, coffee, tobacco, black licorice, dried herbs and soy sauce. Nice touch of oak on the long and velvety finish. Ultra concentrated, full bodied and a bit on the rustic side. Beautifully balanced (the fruit and tertiary notes are in beautiful harmony) and well structured. Outstanding and aging beautifully! Cannot thank you enough for sharing this amazing wine, Petey P!
Left bank Bordeaux-style blend. Dark ruby red with a brick rim. Intense aromas of ripe black fruit, coffee, graphite, leather and a hint of menthol. The palate is explosive noting black berry/currant, tar, coffee, tobacco, black licorice, dried herbs and soy sauce. Nice touch of oak on the long and velvety finish. Ultra concentrated, full bodied and a bit on the rustic side. Beautifully balanced (the fruit and tertiary notes are in beautiful harmony) and well structured. Outstanding and aging beautifully! Cannot thank you enough for sharing this amazing wine, Petey P!
Jan 29th, 2024
Profoundly assertive four-square balance. Age has mellowed the beast and it is quite compelling. I concede.
Profoundly assertive four-square balance. Age has mellowed the beast and it is quite compelling. I concede.
Jul 20th, 2023An amazing wine with incredible complexity. Black currants, black plums, dark chocolate, earth, sawdust, cigar smoke, etc. It just keeps going on and on! Better than the 2001 Ornellaia I had earlier. It can be enjoyed for many years to come.
An amazing wine with incredible complexity. Black currants, black plums, dark chocolate, earth, sawdust, cigar smoke, etc. It just keeps going on and on! Better than the 2001 Ornellaia I had earlier. It can be enjoyed for many years to come.
Feb 24th, 2023
