Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, June 2007
The 2004 Solengo presents
gorgeous
aromatics followed by super-ripe dark fruit, crushed flowers, herbs, spices and
sweet toasted oak that flow from its opulent, full-bodied frame. Showing superb
concentration, the wine is supported by an attractive note of underlying minerality
that provides balance as well as a sense of proportion. It offers outstanding length,
a silky-textured personality and ripe, sweet tannins on the finish in a rare display
that marries power with elegance. It will be tempting to drink this early, but a
few years of cellaring will give the wine an opportunity to express the fullest
range of its potential. In 2004 Solengo is a blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30%
Merlot and 25% Syrah that spent 17 months in new French oak barrels. 93
points |
