"Aromas of vanilla, licorice, mint and berries follow through to a full-bodied palate, with silky tannins and a vanilla cream and raspberry aftertaste. Very jammy style. But it grows on you. Move over Australia. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. Best after 2007. 3,500 cases made." This wine is a blend of 25% Syrah, 30% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon. This is actually the final vintage of this wine made by Dr. Giacomo Tachis, the man who is known as the 'father or Super Tuscans'. He was th...

Community Tasting Notes (average 89.4 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 11 notes)

Rating for Italy-Tuscany: 92 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: unpredictable<br/>

Rich dark and intense. Violets, cherry jam and red licorice on the nose. Leather Cigar and coffee with a huge finish. Wonderful