Solaia Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

From a different source from my March bottle, this was equally a beast. Not showing quite as well, still a magical combination of black fruit and dark chocolate, even bigger than the average Solly. Needs time.

Sadly for this spectacular Solaia, it followed an epic ‘06 Ornellaia. Primary and rich on the licorice nose, broad tannins framed dark blackberry extract, black earth and saddle leather. Notes of cocoa. Even after 2 hours this beast screamed for more bottle time, confident it will score 1-2 pts higher in 3-5 years.

Vintage 2004 / 15 y old #tuscan for me the first time I taste this. It is impressive because of it’s elegance and finesse. High acidity. Tobacco. At treat to taste this.

Great #wine night last winter, the Solaia was ridiculous, silk

Big and dark. En magnum.

Strong perfume of blackberry and a hint of oak; still very lively with a charming balance of earth and fruit; fresh tobacco; medium bodied and silky in texture - tannins fully resolved

Smooth and silky. Drink now.

All perfectly integrated this 2004 vintage. Warm lush spicy glass of wine.

Still wow!! Plum, blackberry, smoky cedar. Entering a prime drinking window now.

This wine was outstanding.