95 Robert Parker
The 1995 Ornellaia (magnum) is remarkably fresher than the same wine from bottle. There is a warm, almost exotic quality to the luxurious, rich fruit. Sweet tobacco and licorice add further layers of nuance and flavor. In magnum the wine still has a few years left, but bottles are further along in their evolution and need to be drunk over the next few years. The 1995 is a rather unique Ornellaia in that only a portion of the wine (40%) finished its malolactic fermentation in barrique, while the majority of the wine underwent malo in cask. The blend is 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc, and the percentage of new oak is 39%. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2014.
95 Robert Parker
The 1995 Ornellaia (magnum) is remarkably fresher than the same wine from bottle. There is a warm, almost exotic quality to the luxurious, rich fruit. Sweet tobacco and licorice add further layers of nuance and flavor. In magnum the wine still has a few years left, but bottles are further along in their evolution and need to be drunk over the next few years. The 1995 is a rather unique Ornellaia in that only a portion of the wine (40%) finished its malolactic fermentation in barrique, while the majority of the wine underwent malo in cask. The blend is 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc, and the percentage of new oak is 39%. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2014.
95 James Suckling
A mature wine with berry, chocolate and mineral aromas and flavors. It shows extremely well for a less than perfect vintage. It's full and round with a wonderful silky tannin texture. It's so savory. This has come together beautifully with age. Drink or hold.
94 Wine Spectator
This was one of the first clean, modern Massetos and it's holding up beautifully. Plenty of fruit and chocolate on the nose that follows through to the palate. Full-bodied, soft and round, with chocolate and cedar flavors. Very long.--Masseto non-blind vertical. Drink now. ?JS
94 Wine Spectator
This was one of the first clean, modern Massetos and it's holding up beautifully. Plenty of fruit and chocolate on the nose that follows through to the palate. Full-bodied, soft and round, with chocolate and cedar flavors. Very long.--Masseto non-blind vertical. Drink now. ?JS
