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"The 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Somerston Vineyards has a saturated ruby/plum/purple color and a big, sweet kiss of spring flowers intermixed with black cherry, black currant, and spice. Floral notes continue in the mouth, with beautiful texture, purity, full body, and a seamless integration of tannin, acidity, wood and alcohol. This fragrant beauty combines both elegance and power into a classic Cabernet Sauvignon with a perfumed personality." Reviewed by Robert Parker.

"Full bodied, with deep purple color, coupled with plum and mocha aromas."

"The 2008 Chianti Classico Riserva is gorgeous, especially for a vintage that was not easy. Black cherries, mint, licorice and tobacco are supported by firm yet well-integrated tannins and lively acidity, both of which should allow the wine to age gracefully for a number of years. The 2008 could still use another year or two to soften, but it is gorgeous, even today."

"The 2010 Chianti Classico shows lovely depth and power in its expressive dark cherries, plums, spices, menthol and licorice. Clean veins of minerality give the wine its considerable focus and energy. This is an especially understated wine from Fonterutoli, but it works. A clean, vibrant finish of stone fruits, flowers and spices resonates on the close."

"Elegant personality but with a firm structure. Elements of savory black fruits intermingled with floral notes and exotic spices lead to a layered, spicy palate that expands nicely in the glass".