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Masseto Toscana Merlot 1997
Ratings on Delectable
Shay A 
An absolutely stunning lunch from @joe leatherwood today. 1 sparkler, 2 whites, 5 reds and 1 dessert wine. All served blind. Insert expletive here. Wow. So beautifully bright and clean. Total balance. Dark ripe black cherries, dark chocolate dipped blackberries, and baked rhubarb tart. So much red and black fruit here! Definitely some fig, cherry cordial and truffle on the palate. It’s powerful without being overbearing. Tough call, but I ended up settling on early ‘00s Bordeaux. Is this the pinnacle of merlot?
An absolutely stunning lunch from @joe leatherwood today. 1 sparkler, 2 whites, 5 reds and 1 dessert wine. All served blind. Insert expletive here. Wow. So beautifully bright and clean. Total balance. Dark ripe black cherries, dark chocolate dipped blackberries, and baked rhubarb tart. So much red and black fruit here! Definitely some fig, cherry cordial and truffle on the palate. It’s powerful without being overbearing. Tough call, but I ended up settling on early ‘00s Bordeaux. Is this the pinnacle of merlot?
9.7
Conrad Green
Something a little off and madeirized on the nose. Underneath, lovely poised fruit. A shame about the whiff on the top
Something a little off and madeirized on the nose. Underneath, lovely poised fruit. A shame about the whiff on the top
8.7
Yoon Ha
Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu
Merlot like no other - built stone tough. Italian-ness trumps varietal character.
Merlot like no other - built stone tough. Italian-ness trumps varietal character.
9.3
Nico J. Snyman
Can't say this wasn't really great, I think that it shows what the vintage was like, but also that this one needs quite a bit of time to come around, yes it's extremely extracted/oaked/rich, but it's definitely a style that many people enjoy.
Can't say this wasn't really great, I think that it shows what the vintage was like, but also that this one needs quite a bit of time to come around, yes it's extremely extracted/oaked/rich, but it's definitely a style that many people enjoy.
9.2
BurgundyFan
Reminded me of very old Figeac but without the green pepper, velvet, round, smooth and long finish, coffee, cigar tones, nice acidity, perfect
Reminded me of very old Figeac but without the green pepper, velvet, round, smooth and long finish, coffee, cigar tones, nice acidity, perfect
10
Ted Mandes
Outstanding wine. Having it with Easter Dinner.
Outstanding wine. Having it with Easter Dinner.
9.8
Davis Smith
Sommelier Acquerello
Really tasting good right now. Classic herbal, tobacco with some palate coating power left over
Really tasting good right now. Classic herbal, tobacco with some palate coating power left over
8.9Fabio Dore
Best merlot!!
Best merlot!!
9.9
Ron Siegel
Wow! Amazing bouquet of red & blackberry fruits, mocha, expresso, chocolate, dried herbs, & tobacco.
Wow! Amazing bouquet of red & blackberry fruits, mocha, expresso, chocolate, dried herbs, & tobacco.
9.7
Dimitri Fedotov, C.S.
Sommelier Osteria 177
Gone...:(
Gone...:(
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