Black as night, with heavy aromatics that range from soy and tobacco to prune and tar. Blackberry, cassis and fudge dominate the flavor profile on this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah, while the overall take is one of size, integration and lushness. A wine made for early consumption.
— M.S.
(9/1/2006)
This Sangiovese-based wine from Tuscany exhibits dark concentration and seductive aromas of chocolate, coffee and black cherry. The wine has a smooth, polished feel and is rich in the mouth without being too heavy or too ripe.
— M.L.
(11/1/2009)
From 1995, the vecchia annata (old vintage) referred to in the wine’s name, this Sangiovese-based wine shows dried fruit aromas of prune and dried currant backed by licorice, tar and cola. The wine shows nicely aged aromas with some sour cherry and fine, polished tannins on the close.
— M.L.
(5/1/2013)
Elegant and refined, this is not overpowering and its overall presentation is lively and buoyant thanks to cherry, blueberry, leather and bramble-like tones.
— M.L.
(3/1/2008)
This is a beautiful wine to admire in your glass. The concentration is thick and luscious and the wine offers inky highlights of ruby and crimson. The nose is redolent of black fruit and spice and the wine’s texture is smooth and rich.
— M.L.
(11/1/2009)
This 50–50 blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon offers impressive balance. It delivers a medley of red fruit, spice, leather, chocolate and tobacco notes. The palate is soft and rich on the finish.
— M.L.
(4/1/2013)
Here’s a mature bouquet of ripe fruit and molasses backed by inky, thick density. Aromas include mesquite and cedar wood and the wine offers plush tannins with bitter almond flavors on the close.
— M.L.
(11/1/2009)
Aged for one year in American oak, this blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon offers a perfumed quality that resembles Christmas spice and violet. It shows concentration and heft, and it boasts berry and cherry flavors on the finish.
— M.L.
(4/1/2013)