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International Wine Cellar
Author: Ian D'Agata
Issue: Issue Online Only
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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. (Kobrand, Inc., New York, NY)
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Jancis Robinson
Author: Jancis Robinson
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Deep colour with some evolution at the rim. Graphite and appetising weight. Very gentle palate entry and nicely melded. Rather more weight than the 2007. Dry finish but this could be enjoyed with food already, I suspect. Lovely charming claret. Some sweetness on the front palate. Then fine tannins take over.
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Wine Advocate
Author: Antonio Galloni
Issue: 171
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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.
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Wine Spectator
Author: James Suckling
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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.
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