Masseto

MassetoThe 2014 Masseto has taken quite a bit of time to start to emerge. In that sense, it reminds me a bit of the 2008, another wine that took several years to be the least bit pleasurable. Masseto has a tremendous track record of aging, especially in cooler years. I think that will be the same here. Its best showing was at a recent complete vertical, where it was terrific, even in the company of all the truly great Massetos. Readers should expect a mid

this was showing really strong

all the fruit was diverted to the Langhe Nebbiolo Perbacco instead

the 2012 Bolgheri Sassicaia shows bold lines and thick color concentration

with superb clarity and power to the black raspberry and boysenberry flavors

the 2007 Grahams Vintage Port is complete in every way

indeed the word Zen describes the gorgeously well-balanced finish

load up on one of the finest recent vintages from the estate

before malolactic fermentation in 100% new French barrique

spice and lavender

Gaja’s wines are often immensely appealing when young – which is certainly the case with the 2007s – but then close down in bottle for a number of years

It seems that by way of explaining this paucity in the realm of Kabinett and Spatlese

earthy finish