Super Tuscan

2001 "Dagromis" - Gaja - As far as I can tell, it showed a little closed in. It has the truffle, tar and rose petal characteristics. It was dusty and a little astringent, but probably just too young right now. Tasted on table 33 with Perez and the Southern guys. Last tasted 8/10/07 Drink now-2018 

2000 Ornellia - Tenuta della Ornellia - tasted this $290 - this was juicy yet very dark and masculine. Quite modern in style because it could've passed for a Mount Veeder, but much better. It was juicy and drinking well. Still a bit too young but very promising. Last tasted on 9/6/07 Drink now-2020 

1995 Luce Frescobaldi, Tuscany – chewy earth with cherry vanilla tobacco. I’m guessing there was some American oak used? The tannins were mellow and the cracked black pepper mixed with dust, black currant and black olive impressed me. It was lusciously lean and had backbone. Tasted this in the Milagro. The big party was drinking a younger Shafer cab that was a bit too young so I stepped it up ($120) Last tasted 2007 Drink now-2014 

1988 Solaia 8/20/07 - mushrooms, tomatoes, and a soft finish. There was some spearmint involved, but it was astringent. Can I get a slice of pizza? Last tasted 2007 Drink now-2010 

1985 Tignanello, Antinori $375 - tasted on 9/6/07 with the people who came from Vegas to spend $1,000 worth of wine at lunch time. I love Casanova! The vanilla and cherries made this wine quite approachable. Its orange rim made the tannins just soft enough to finish like it was food. Delicate roundness and oh so drinkable. Drinking very well. Last tasted 2007 Drink now-2015 