5 | Wine | Other Red Blend, 86 or higher

"It has a dense, saturnine bouquet with blackberry and gravel notes. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, supple blackberry and bilberry notes with a rounded, harmonious finish. This is very fine and well-crafted."

"Purple in color, with a brooding bouquet, it is a dense, structured, rich wine with impeccable balance, volume, and length. It has the structure to evolve for 2-3 years but can be approached now. It, too, is a great value."

"Made from a kitchen sink blend of grapes, this 2010 Proprietary Red reveals dusty, loamy soil, underbrush, red and black currant and spice characteristics." -Robert Parker

"Primary, slightly jammy red fruits on the nose and palate. Fresh and easy-going, with good finishing cling. I'd serve this wine lightly chilled."

"It displays aromas of damp earth, balsamic, herbs, blueberry, and black plum. On the palate, it reveals some elegance, savory flavors, good volume, and a bit of structure. This tasty effort will provide pleasure over the next 6 years."

"Deep ruby. Dried cherry, cassis and cracked pepper on the nose, intensified by a subtle roasted meat note. Gently sweet dark fruit flavors show very good concentration and are framed by chewy tannins. On the wild side, with very good finishing grip and punch. Give this some air."

"The palate is well balanced with black cherries, peppermint, sage and a touch of mocha towards the finish that is pleasant, but lacks a little persistency."

"The 2008 Guado al Tasso is once again fabulous. In fact, it may be Tuscany’s most improved wine over the last few years. Firm, vibrant tannins support expressive layers of dark fruit, plums, cherries, sage, espresso and mocha. The wine shows fabulous detail and nuance in a translucent, totally seductive style, with tons of focus, drive and verve. It is a striking wine that will be a joy to follow over the coming years."