weight and power if less minerality to the medium weight plus flavors that possess a really lovely mouthfeel thanks to the abundance of dry extract that also buffers the moderately firm tannic spine on the impressively long finish
(from 1 ha of evenly mixed vines in Houlières
Delicious and quite long
My impression is that the Costa Russi and Conteisa are the most likely of these 2007s to offer the widest drinking windows throughout their lives with a minimum of cellaring
The palate is rounded and citric on the entry
Yalumba, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz other_regions_italy weight and power if lessAn awesome wine, only made in the greatest vintages, is the limited production 1998 Shiraz Cabernet The Reserve. A blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon and 29% Shiraz aged 22 months in small foudres as well as French Bordeaux barrels, is truly great stuff. A black purple color is accompanied by gorgeous aromas of sweet saddle leather, blackberries, creme de cassis, melted licorice, camphor, and graphite. Full bodied and pure with a massive, layered