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"Dense purple, with classic notes of cedar and lead pencil shavings as well as gobs of back currants and licorice, the wine has a full-bodied mouthfeel with fabulous precision and density. It also possesses a long, silky finish with moderately high tannins, but they are ripe and well-integrated. The wood is clearly pushed to the background in this dense, full-bodied Pauillac, which should drink beautifully for 30+ years." -Robert Parker

"Pungent aromas of minerals, apple and ginger. Slightly perfumed floral flavor of good intensity; finer and more intense than the Aria cuvee."

"A crisp, playful style, with notes of lemon-lime, grapefruit, and hints of fresh cut grass and straw. Really clean, nervy citrus energy on the long, vibrant finish. Although a nice seasonal sipper, this wine is best as an accompaniment to fresh shellfish." - Barb Steadman, Binny's Des Plaines

"Red berries and licorice on the nose, with a peppery overtone. Superripe cherry and raspberry flavors turn a bit jammy with air but are braced by notes of blood orange and peppery spices. Finishes sweet and warm, with good length".

"A ripe, woodsy wine with plenty of forest floor, black currant, cherry and dusty, loamy soil notes, this wine is showing quite well, with medium to full-bodied, silky tannins and a long finish. It should certainly last for 20+ years."
-Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, 89 pts.

"A bright, ripe style, with very fresh crushed plum, raspberry and blackberry fruit wrapped in silky tannins and laced with hints of anise and black tea. The rounded finish has modest grip for mid-term cellaring."

"It is a savory, elegant, already complex offering with layered black fruits, excellent volume, and a fruit-filled finish. Drink this pleasure-bent effort over the next 4-5 years."

"The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino is beautiful. A large-scaled, opulent wine, the 2007 captures the personality of the vintage while retaining fabulous balance and proportion. Layers of dark fruit, mocha, spices and new leather build effortlessly to the huge, palate staining finish. This is a fabulous showing."