Marchesi Antinori Solaia Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2004

Ratings on Delectable

LM Segal Delectable Pro

From a different source from my March bottle, this was equally a beast. Not showing quite as well, still a magical combination of black fruit and dark chocolate, even bigger than the average Solly. Needs time.

From a different source from my March bottle, this was equally a beast. Not showing quite as well, still a magical combination of black fruit and dark chocolate, even bigger than the average Solly. Needs time.

9.4

LM Segal Delectable Pro

Sadly for this spectacular Solaia, it followed an epic ‘06 Ornellaia. Primary and rich on the licorice nose, broad tannins framed dark blackberry extract, black earth and saddle leather. Notes of cocoa. Even after 2 hours this beast screamed for more bottle time, confident it will score 1-2 pts higher in 3-5 years.

Sadly for this spectacular Solaia, it followed an epic ‘06 Ornellaia. Primary and rich on the licorice nose, broad tannins framed dark blackberry extract, black earth and saddle leather. Notes of cocoa. Even after 2 hours this beast screamed for more bottle time, confident it will score 1-2 pts higher in 3-5 years.

9.6

Peter van den Besselaar Delectable Pro

Vintage 2004 / 15 y old #tuscan for me the first time I taste this. It is impressive because of it’s elegance and finesse. High acidity. Tobacco. At treat to taste this.

Vintage 2004 / 15 y old #tuscan for me the first time I taste this. It is impressive because of it’s elegance and finesse. High acidity. Tobacco. At treat to taste this.

9.5

Boxer Briefs Delectable Pro

Great #wine night last winter, the Solaia was ridiculous, silk

Great #wine night last winter, the Solaia was ridiculous, silk

10

Davis Smith Delectable Pro

Sommelier Acquerello

Big and dark. En magnum.

Big and dark. En magnum.

8.8

Daniel Tan

Strong perfume of blackberry and a hint of oak; still very lively with a charming balance of earth and fruit; fresh tobacco; medium bodied and silky in texture - tannins fully resolved

Strong perfume of blackberry and a hint of oak; still very lively with a charming balance of earth and fruit; fresh tobacco; medium bodied and silky in texture - tannins fully resolved

9.4

David Stein

Smooth and silky. Drink now.

Smooth and silky. Drink now.

9.3

Martijn

All perfectly integrated this 2004 vintage. Warm lush spicy glass of wine.

All perfectly integrated this 2004 vintage. Warm lush spicy glass of wine.

9.7

Justin Sun

Still wow!! Plum, blackberry, smoky cedar. Entering a prime drinking window now.

Still wow!! Plum, blackberry, smoky cedar. Entering a prime drinking window now.

9.7

David Roche

This wine was outstanding.

This wine was outstanding.

9.6

WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.