Tenuta Dell Ornellaia 2007 (Bolgheri) (375ml)

A dark slightly maturing hue with slight bricking at the rim. (Actually under better lighting, I will recant on the bricking! Aromas are perfumy, wonderful bouquet of freshly pressed grapes ever so faint with nice rustic spices galore, chocolate cherry bonbons, black licorice

Palate--This is a wine with super presence and intensity yet with silky tannins, and a solid acidic foundation. It all carries the fruit on a magic carpet of wonder with a twinge of its age muting the dark berry somewhat. This wine is past its prime will drink for another 3-5 years. The finish just holds on reminding you of what liquid joy can be.

Ornellaia is one of the legendary icons of Italy and this is a classic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The big boys rated this wine from 95-99 points which I am not seeing especially the upper end but in fairness, this wine is past peak so all bets are off. It's still a wonderful experience.

For $200 you could have experienced what I am sure was a great quaff in its prime but needless-to0say, raise a glass!

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