649 Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano 2012
This brunello is a dark and thickly extracted expression. It may take a little
longer to open because those primary aromas are buried deep under all that
bulk and power. It moves with slow-motion laziness, and the bouquet is in ab-
solutely no rush to show what it has in store. At its leisure, it will deliver dried
blackberry, cassis, bitter chocolate, spice, campfire ash and sticky tar. There is
some tannic astringency that will integrate with time.
Wine Spectator – 96 points
Donors: Mark and Karen Vasey
Value: $178
650 Heitz Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Well-integrated with lovely hints of ripe blueberries and raspberries, this wine
follows through on the palate with an inner sweetness, almost like melted
chocolate. This wine has a well-focused acidity on the finish.
Wine Spectator – 92 points
Donors: Mark and Karen Vasey
Value: $59
651 Impressive Cabs! 2013 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon and 2012
Stag's Leap Cask 23 Cabernet
2013 Spottswoode Cabernet - With notes of blackberry, blueberry, graphite,
violet, balsamic vinegar, minerality and clove, this wine is a blend of 88%
Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot.
Robert Parker – 99 points
2012 Stag's Leap Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon - This cab is intense and con-
centrated with pure fruit nose. It is sweet, ripe and focused with a classy under-
pinning of vanillin oak. This wine is concentrated and powerful on the palate
with finetannins and good structure.
Robert Parker - 96 points
Jeffrey and Julie Deary
Value: $487
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