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"1. Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2004 Region: Tuscany, Italy
WE: 97 , RP: 93 , WS: 94 , IWC : 94" +
" Sassicaia is a unique interpretation of the Cabernet variety, a wine of great breadth, complexity and longevity. The intense blackberry and cassis aromas, offset by notes of smoke and spice, are confirmed on a palate of lush concentration underscored by firm, ripe tannins carrying into a long, elegant finish. "+
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What these famous wine critics commented on this red wine"+
" \"The best Sassicaia of the last 10 years, the 2004 vintage is an outstanding achievement. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc highlight the beauty of Tuscany and portray the region in terms of thick chocolate fudge, succulent cherry and currant, exotic spice and vanilla seed. Beyond those big aromas are little teasers: blue flowers, Mediterranean herbs, cola and light mineral shadings. It’s lush and full in the mouth and will hold 20 or 30 years.\" - Rated 97, Wine Enthusiast "+
" \"The 2004 Sassicaia is a lovely, understated effort. Medium in body, it presents nuanced layers of sweet dark fruit, licorice, menthol and toasted oak that gradually open onto a finely-knit frame of notable length. Today it appears to be quite reticent and still holding back much of its potential. Both bottles I sampled showed less vibrancy and freshness in both color and flavors than the other top 2004s I tasted alongside it, suggesting that the wine is still suffering from bottle shock.\" - Rated 93, Robert Parker "+
" \"Shows aromas of chocolate, currant and blackberry, with a hint of Spanish cedar. Full-bodied, with firm, velvety tannins and a long finish. Racy and very well-structured. Builds on the palate. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. 15,000 cases made.\" - Rated 94, Wine Spectator "+
" \"Deep ruby. Absolutely ethereal nose offers intense yet refined aromas of ripe red cherry, smoke, leather and black truffle, with a pretty mineral element nuance and clarity. Velvety-smooth, ripe and rich on entry, then awash with mid-palate flavors of red cherry, smoky red plum, cassis, spices, bay leaf, roasted coffee bean and dark chocolate. Bright acids and silky-smooth tannins give this extraordinary wine extra lift and precision. Compared to recent vintages, this is a far richer and plumper yet extremely refined version of Sassicaia at a similar stage of its development. The finish goes on for minutes, highlighted by an enchanting mineral quality. The best young Sassicaia in years.\" - Rated 96, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
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| | 2. Tenuta San Guidalberto 2005 Region: Tuscany, Italy
WS: 90"+
" This has a deep, very youthful, crimson red hue. On the nose it has a very ripe style, showing rich, dark fruits, attractive and quite intense, although in truth rather simple and not very evocative or wild. A supple start on the palate, revealing a tannic grip with a powerful bite through the midpalate. It is very ripe, textured with a chalky edge, and a considerable layer of structure underneath. Tight and youthful, with good acidity, and a detached, stony finish, this has very good potential. "+
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