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Now that I have the sample before me I can clearly see the confidence required to make such a difficult choice. In fact, I'm not even sure I would get that this wine was from 2014 in a blind tasting. It delivers ripe and round fruit flavors of blackberry and plum, along with significant 15.5% alcohol and thick extraction that defies everything we know about 2014. There is a lot of power and grit at the core of this opulent Brunello. 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If you are a fan of these grape varieties, as I am, this wine will appeal to all your basic pleasure points. Showing medium rich concentration and a creamy textural fiber, it reveals some of the weight that we associated with this hot and dry vintage. However, any trace of over-ripeness is mitigated by the cool soils that, in this case, consist of deep calcarious clay broken up by rocks at a breezy 80 to 100 meters above sea level. This consistency is perfect for locking in moisture even in drought vintages. The wine is fermented in oak, but no malolactic fermentation occurs, and the wine instead rests on the fine lees with frequent stirring. 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Succulent and yet savoury, this has a lilting freshness that is overlaid with ripe berry fruits, sage and white pepper spice, and clear minerality in terms of its scraping texture that makes your mouth water on the finish. Feels light and sculpted and yet has an intensity that skewers you to the spot. This is a great wine, with scope and imagination that doesn't want to let you go. Genuinely stands out among the wines of this tasting, and these are a fine array of wines. As with Colore, Bibi Graetz selects only old vines, the youngest 50 years old from five different vineyard sites across Tuscany, all farmed organically.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Thief","offers":[{"title":"Case of 6","offer_id":33040113041517,"sku":"2646","price":3315.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":33040113074285,"sku":"2646","price":555.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/6714\/3789\/products\/BibiGraetzTestamatta.jpg?v=1614486709"},{"product_id":"solaia-2013-0-75l","title":"Solaia 2013","description":"\u003cp\u003e75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobert Parker: 97, James Suckling: 97\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobert Parker: Marchesi Antinori's 2013 Solaia is a profound and meaningful wine that is based mostly on Cabernet Sauvignon with Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc in supporting roles. It sports a dark and thick texture with plump fruit and spice, grilled herb and black pepper. The bouquet is intense and layered with the kind of complexity that is best admired as the wine shifts and evolves in the glass. The textual impact is also impressive—you feel the inherent power and the structure, but these elements are never overdone. 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It reveals a dark color and appearance with cocktail cherry, balsam spice and a touch of white chocolate. 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With a little prodding and swirling, the bouquet opens gradually to reveal a pretty assortment of d'Anjou pear, white peach, honeysuckle and toasted almond. The wine is fermented in oak, but malolactic fermentation does not occur. There are pretty dustings of saffron and crushed stone that hint at the evolution and elegance to come with extra time in the bottle. This wine was just released in May 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Thief","offers":[{"title":"Case of 3","offer_id":41189160714435,"sku":"2654","price":6135.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":41189160747203,"sku":"2654","price":2150.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/6714\/3789\/products\/OrnellaiaBianco_de2b854f-1d09-4ce6-a209-9f298eef4b1b.jpg?v=1638007628"},{"product_id":"ornellaia-le-serre-2018-0-75l","title":"Ornellaia Le Serre 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, 17% Petit Verdot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling: 95, Wine Advocate: 93\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling: The aromas of currants, tobacco, chocolate and mushrooms are very attractive here. It’s full-bodied with juicy tannins and a flavorful, round-textured finish. 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Late-season rains threw some challenges at the winemakers of Bolgheri, but this open-knit wine has emerged unscathed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Thief","offers":[{"title":"Case of 6","offer_id":41189162975427,"sku":"2656","price":2385.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":41189163008195,"sku":"2656","price":400.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/6714\/3789\/products\/OrnellaiaLeSerre.jpg?v=1669722445"},{"product_id":"ornellaia-le-volte-2019-0-75l","title":"Ornellaia Le Volte 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling: 91, Decanter: 90\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling: This is very Mediterranean in character with sage and rosemary to the blackberry and tar aromas. It’s medium-to full-bodied with medium, chewy tannins and a savory finish. 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Elegant fruit notes of blackberry and dark currant add to the thick layering of the wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Thief","offers":[{"title":"Case of 6","offer_id":45551082242328,"sku":"2672","price":2075.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":45551082275096,"sku":"2672","price":345.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/6714\/3789\/files\/OrnellaiaLeSerre_2ad20f2e-6650-47ce-98fa-18d1e236159c.jpg?v=1687430702"},{"product_id":"ornellaia-2010-0-75l","title":"Ornellaia 2010","description":"\u003cp\u003e53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWine Advocate:\u003c\/span\u003e 97, Decanter: 97\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Advocate: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePoured from the special anniversary bottle, the 2010 Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia is a truly outstanding wine that leaves a lasting memory for those who are lucky enough to enjoy it. What stands out is the absolutely seamless-seamless-seamless (yes, it's worth repeating three times) integration of its many moving parts. The wine magically transitions from cherry, spice, chocolate and espresso in one melodic and continuous loop. It exudes balance and elegance over long, delicious minutes. It is profoundly impressive. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2030. Of all the grapevines planted on the Ornellaia estate, the 2010 vintage showed best results with Merlot, says Leonardo Raspini. Because the harvest was later than usual, the early-ripening grape enjoyed a slow and steady evolution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Thief","offers":[{"title":"Case of 6","offer_id":45895543849240,"sku":"2684","price":13170.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":45895543882008,"sku":"2684","price":2195.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/6714\/3789\/files\/Ornellaia_289ea53a-0713-4368-9bc5-df4ebf9459e4.jpg?v=1690344322"},{"product_id":"ornellaia-2019-0-75l","title":"Ornellaia 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWine Advocate: 97, \u003c\/span\u003eJames Suckling: 97, Decanter: 98\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Advocate: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a beautiful expression of coastal Tuscany and the sunny Mediterranean. The Ornellaia 2019 Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia (a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot) pours from the bottle with a specific darkness that has elements of both inky saturation and ruby highlights. The wine is saturated and rich—this is something you notice off the bat—but it also reveals a pleasing lightness or grace that is transmitted to both the bouquet and the palate. Dark fruit, pressed blackberry and plum mingle with more substantial aromas of spice, leather and sweetly cured tobacco. The tannins are beautifully managed, and the wine sports considerable heft and density on the palate that drives a very long and pleasurable mouthfeel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Thief","offers":[{"title":"Case of 6","offer_id":45895550828824,"sku":"2671","price":8325.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":45895550861592,"sku":"2671","price":1390.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/6714\/3789\/files\/Ornellaia_f1a34645-7c74-421c-995b-aefcc99da398.jpg?v=1690344614"},{"product_id":"soldera-2009-0-75l","title":"Soldera 2009","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% Sangiovese\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJanis Robinson: 19\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJanis Robinson: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis wine was aged for a full 70 months(!) and not bottled until February 2016 and was then given six months in bottle. Transparent ruby and so fresh it tastes like health juice. Dry but not drying with a hint of chamomile. Clean as a whistle. The taster feels as though they are floating on air when tasting this ethereal wine. Just 8,000 bottles filled, from the botte saved from vandalism. From the 2006 vintage onwards these wines have had '100% Sangiovese' on the label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Thief","offers":[{"title":"Case of 6","offer_id":45972706492696,"sku":"2687","price":29905.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":45972706525464,"sku":"2687","price":7710.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/6714\/3789\/files\/Soldera_68b3db0b-eb0b-4782-8da6-c1008d15b912.jpg?v=1690959328"},{"product_id":"solaia-2006-0-75l","title":"Solaia 2006","description":"\u003cp\u003e75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Spectator: 97, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJames Suckling: 95, Wine Enthusiast: 95, Vinous: 94\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA clarity and brilliance to this Solaia now with plums, light chocolate and meat. Full body and round and soft tannins. Juicy and delicious. Just right now where it shows the fruit and light tertiary qualities on the nose and palate. Excellent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Enthusiast: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Mostly Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese (with a small touch of Cabernet Franc), Solaia's winning card is texture. The wine is soft, velvety and penetrating in the mouth with succulent flavors of blackberry, creamy cassis berry, chocolate and tobacco. Thick extraction and quality fruit craft a memorable wine that will last many long and happy years in your cellar. *Cellar Selection*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Thief","offers":[{"title":"Case of 6","offer_id":46302832886040,"sku":"2681","price":14250.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":46302832918808,"sku":"2681","price":2375.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/6714\/3789\/files\/Solaia_781ef14a-bca6-485b-aad1-de2f63fc448e.jpg?v=1692269883"},{"product_id":"solaia-2014-0-75l","title":"Solaia 2014","description":"\u003cp\u003e78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Sangiovese, 7% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling: 95, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWine Advocate: 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA dense and fruity red with chocolate, dark berry and cedar character. Full and chewy with a flavorful finish. This is extremely well done for the vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWine Advocate: The 2014 Solaia will be released during the second half of 2017. This is a fine-tuned expression that shows a focused sense of detail and careful attention. The quota of Cabernet Franc has been upped by a hair and this makes a big difference, especially in terms of the wine's bouquet. Otherwise, this celebrated Tuscan blend is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with Sangiovese. It opens to dark fruit aromas with crushed mineral, pipe tobacco, pressed flower and toasted spice. Its appearance is midnight black and profound. The wine delivers a sense of sheer excitement and nervousness that will subside with another few years of bottle age. Nonetheless, I think a certain amount of that bright edginess or rigidness will always be part of this cool vintage Solaia. In the mouth, the wine is firm, compact and dense. The tannins are chiseled to the point of sublime integration. Marchesi Antinori made 40% less Solaia in this vintage in order to maintain the quality you taste here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Thief","offers":[{"title":"Case of 1","offer_id":46302915297560,"sku":"2659","price":1985.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/6714\/3789\/files\/Solaia_e9be2a79-4740-40d6-b3c2-17d1454de7b0.jpg?v=1692270713"},{"product_id":"solaia-2015-0-75l","title":"Solaia 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003e78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling: 100, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWine Advocate: 100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe nose to this Solaia is truly phenomenal with currants, blackberries, roses and violets. So perfumed. Full-bodied and everything is in check and harmony with polished tannins that last for minutes. Purity and focus. Is it the greatest Solaia ever? So drinkable already, but this is a wine for ages ahead. *Ranked #1, 2018 Italian Wine of the Year* \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWine Advocate: The very name Solaia evokes the concept of sunshine and this unique Tuscan wine archetype I am referring to. With the 2015 vintage, Solaia is liquid sunshine not just in name but also in fact. The bouquet is immediately soft and sensual with dark fruit, spice and sweet tobacco. The mouthfeel shows intensity and power, but you don't get any heavy residue from the dry extract (measured at 33 grams per liter). Indeed, the wine feels glossy, tonic and fresh. It is composed of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with Sangiovese and a tiny part Cabernet Franc. There is a bit of crunch or snap that comes thanks to the more acidity-prone Sangiovese grape (the wine measures 3.5 in pH). Finally, the tannins are beautifully sweet and ripe. This wine is meticulously executed, and the 2015 vintage lives up to an ideal of what we imagine Solaia to be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Thief","offers":[{"title":"Case of 3","offer_id":46302991024408,"sku":"2683","price":8925.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":46302991057176,"sku":"2683","price":2975.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/6714\/3789\/files\/Solaia_549340c0-846f-4035-abff-e1170fc97876.jpg?v=1692271169"},{"product_id":"ornellaia-bianco-2019-0-75l","title":"Ornellaia Bianco 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e81% Sauvignon Blanc, 19% Viognier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinous: 94, Wine Advocate: 94+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Advocate: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade with 81% Sauvignon Blanc and 19% Viognier, the Ornellaia 2019 Ornellaia Bianco is fragrant and fresh, but the wine also shows a rather robust side with extra concentration. This is a hallmark of the vintage, and you even notice it in the distinctive light golden hue that shines prettily from the glass. To the nose, the wine displays a summery set of aromas with stone fruit, ripe peach, midnight jasmine and a touch of fragrant beeswax. There is some density to the otherwise streamlined mouthfeel, with white almond flavors on the close and an elegant touch of crushed stone or chalk. 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The wine is beautifully textured and long lasting. I asked if Vermentino might ever feature in this blend (to bring in a Tuscan grape), but the answer is no for now. Vermentino already plays a role in the estate’s very popular entry-level Poggio alle Gazze dell’Ornellaia. Viognier is being cut because the grape is difficult, and if you don’t hit the harvest date just right, it can appear flabby and waxy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Thief","offers":[{"title":"Case of 3","offer_id":46475079909656,"sku":"2696","price":4340.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":46475079942424,"sku":"2696","price":1445.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/6714\/3789\/files\/OrnellaiaBianco_1e73a744-5b6c-4a98-922e-18e2c655c3c6.jpg?v=1692867869"},{"product_id":"sassicaia-2008-0-75l","title":"Sassicaia 2008","description":"\u003cp\u003e85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Advocate: 97, Decanter: 98, James Suckling: 97\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is the best young Sassicaia in years. It's the new 1988, which was great, and sometimes better than the legendary 1985. What incredible aromas here with blueberries, spices, licorice, plums. Graphite too. Subtle and complex. Full and silky with a beautiful texture of fine tannins and an ultra-fine finish. So beautiful now but will be much better in 2015. Owner Niccolo Incisa della Rocchetta says that Sassicaia is always great in years that end with eight: 1958, 1968, 1978, 1988, 1998, and 2008.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Thief","offers":[{"title":"Case of 6","offer_id":46630551617816,"sku":"2611","price":18120.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":46630551650584,"sku":"2611","price":3020.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/6714\/3789\/files\/Sassicaia_8b0b5517-a482-4443-bf52-2976e9abd070.jpg?v=1693897248"},{"product_id":"sassicaia-2015-0-75l","title":"Sassicaia 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003e85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDecanter: 98, \u003c\/span\u003eJames Suckling: 98, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWine Advocate: 97\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecanter: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is certainly an exceptional Sassicaia, with a sumptuous nose of ripe, creamy black and red fruit with cedar and spice notes. The colour is by no means dark (as is often the case with Sassicaia), and the impression on the palate is one of controlled power underpinned by gorgeous sweetness and flowing elegance. This is a very confident wine with real authority and presence, beginning with a magnificent attack of rich cassis and ripe griotte cherry followed by cigar box and leather notes, and a long finish of savoury bay leaf and minerals. It's deceptively structured, the tannins wonderfully ripe, creamy and finely textured, while the juicy acidity also suggests that this wine has a very long life ahead of it. This 2015 exhibits everything that you’d want from Sassicaia - and more - because of its winning combination of winemaking savoir-faire, world-class terroir, old vine fruit, and an outstanding vintage. It is unarguably stunning. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Advocate: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe long-awaited 2015 Bolgheri Sassicaia represents a tremendous effort that comes together with seamless precision and focus. This is a confident and proud red wine from Tuscany. Starting with the primary material at hand, you sense the quality of fruit thanks to the wine's beautifully dark appearance and the rich texture it offers to the palate. The acidity is integrated, but more freshness still would have been welcomed in my view (and would also contribute to its longevity). The bouquet is amplified both in terms of volume and length. Its playlist includes dark berry fruit, spice, leather, licorice and roasted coffee bean. Yet, the mouthfeel is extremely graceful and silky. The wine's undisputed pedigree is showcased on the palate. It should also be noted that this edition of Sassicaia feels more ready and open to me. It will age and evolve beautifully, but the 2015 Sassicaia can also be enjoyed in the medium-term. 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The blend remains 80% Sangiovese with 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc but Renzo Cotarella tells me \"stylistically-speaking, this is what we wanted to achieve.\" The winemaking formula remains the same, but one of the major differences and benefits to this wine is vineyard age. The celebrated Tignanello single vineyard is now reaching 15 years old. In other words, it is in its production prime. This is a harmonious and beautifully integrated wine that reveals black fruit and baking spice. I'm told the 2014 Tignanello will have a greater percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon and the 2015 vintage will have more Sangiovese.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Wine Thief","offers":[{"title":"Case of 6","offer_id":46671946514712,"sku":"2693","price":9075.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":46671946547480,"sku":"2693","price":1510.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/6714\/3789\/files\/AntinoriTignanello_4503bf16-b299-435f-999a-d680938918bb.jpg?v=1694410243"},{"product_id":"tignanello-2015-0-75l","title":"Marchesi Antinori Tignanello Toscana IGT 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003e85% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Advocate: 96, James Suckling: 98\u003c\/p\u003e\nWine Advocate: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 2015 Tignanello is a wine that opens, like a fully blossomed rose, right in front of you. This vintage is immediately accessible, generous and opulent. The wine will surely flesh out and gain focus with more bottle age, but one of the best qualities of this vintage is just how beautiful the wine tastes straight out of the gate. The fruit is beautifully ripe with fresh blackberry and cherry nuances, spice, leather, sweet tobacco and smoke. Up until this vintage, the various blending components that make up Tignanello were vinifed in separate lots. Starting with 2015, the wine is blended sooner in order to achieve better overall integration.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Wine Thief","offers":[{"title":"Case of 6","offer_id":46671948611864,"sku":"2689","price":10010.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":46671948644632,"sku":"2689","price":1670.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/6714\/3789\/files\/AntinoriTignanello_546b73f9-5246-4df9-81cd-9d4a7573d9f1.jpg?v=1694410450"},{"product_id":"soldera-2014-0-75l","title":"Soldera 2014","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% Sangiovese\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinous: 96+\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinous: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 2014, the very challenging, wet growing season yielded just a single cask of Sangiovese that I was able to taste a few times before it was bottled. 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This wine delivers on all the many promises it makes. First is the exceptional quality of the bouquet with seamless integration of dark fruit to spice, to chocolate, to Mediterranean herb. The aromas are presented in kaleidoscope effect so that many bright colors blend into one. Second, is the mouthfeel that is as supple, rich and persistent as you should expect of a wine of this pedigree. Lastly, is the wine’s aging potential that is already evident in terms of the integrated acidity and the richness of the tannins. 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In my preview tasting last year, I noticed the firm textural richness of the 2013 vintage and the crystalline sharpness of its aromas. Thanks to 12 additional months of bottle aging, that impression is evermore constant and concrete. The focus is there, yet the wine has also fleshed out and put on more velvety definition especially in terms of mouthfeel. It wears its pedigree with pride, but most importantly it offers the balance and integration to promise a long and healthy aging future. The 2013 vintage follows closely on the heels of the impeccable 2006 and 2010 vintages in terms of cellaring potential. 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Once you sip the wine, it takes a few minutes before you grasp the enormity of its beauty and potential. You almost have to wonder how enologist Axel Heinz could conceive of a wine this beautiful - and how did he execute it? I could wax poetic for hours: Dark cherry, chocolate, baking spice and tobacco smoke lift off the bouquet in thin veils and magical puffs. The quality of the aromas is exceptional, but again, the seamless integration is what makes Masseto a protagonist of Italian wine. No matter how much time goes by, that beauty will remain firmly etched in your memory bank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Thief","offers":[{"title":"Case of 3","offer_id":47221919252760,"sku":"2690","price":22515.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":47221919285528,"sku":"2690","price":8350.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/6714\/3789\/files\/Masseto_0fc25cb7-139a-4e97-8901-a2a0b1246b9d.jpg?v=1699940446"},{"product_id":"masseto-2016-0-75l","title":"Masseto 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% Merlot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling: 100, Wine Advocate: 100, Jeb Dunnuck: 100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Advocate: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMasseto has pulled off back-to-back home runs. This is the first time that an Italian wine has earned 100 points in successive vintages. The 2016 Masseto is a thunderstorm of emotions, but it manages to keep them under perfect control. Like the 2015 Masseto before it, this vintage is a seamless wine of the highest pedigree. It represents an encore performance, continuing the string of successes that is bringing Italy to the forefront of the wine world. The first thing you'll notice is the thickness and concentration of the fruit that makes an immediate impact on all the senses, in terms of appearance, aroma and mouthfeel. There is no overstating the sheer power and richness of this iconic vintage of Italy's groundbreaking Merlot. Despite that considerable mass, this Masseto remains delicate and graceful. You gain better perspective as the wine opens in the glass and reveals deeper layers that were not immediately apparent on first nose: dark fruit, spice, sweet tobacco and black cherry. There is great tightness and laser focus to the fruit. I tasted the 2016 and 2015 vintages together for comparison when I scored this wine, and then I tasted this 2016 edition alone about a month later to confirm my impressions. 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Owing to the heat of the vintage, this is an especially ripe, opulent Ornellaia. The blend contains a higher percentage of Cabernet Franc and less Merlot than is the norm, which helps preserve a measure of freshness. It is also the first vintage where Petit Verdot is part of the blend. Dark, jammy fruit is nicely balanced by a vein of minerality that gives the wine clarity and length, yet the tannins are a touch less finessed than in the finest years, which is consistent with the quality of the vintage. The final blend is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot, aged a total of 18 months in French oak, 70% new. 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Goes on for minutes. This is amazing and firm, with a racy character. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Advocate: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 2008 Ornellaia continues to blossom in the bottle. Dark cherries, chocolate, espresso, blackberries and mocha are just some of the many notes that explode from the glass. A rich tapestry of licorice, tar and camphor notes develop in the glass, adding considerable complexity. The 2008 is a huge, structured Ornellaia endowed with massive structure. It has come together beautifully since the early days when it was a tannic beast. Readers who can be patient will be rewarded with a spectacular bottle of wine. This is a fabulous showing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Thief","offers":[{"title":"Case of 6","offer_id":47223349051672,"sku":"2691","price":14190.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":47223349084440,"sku":"2691","price":2365.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/6714\/3789\/files\/Ornellaia_4ad727b2-2679-4d05-98ec-24b794337108.jpg?v=1699951149"},{"product_id":"ornellaia-2020-0-75l","title":"Ornellaia 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJane Anson: 98, Wine Advocate: 95-97\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Advocate: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasted from barrel, the 2020 Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia will be presented in the fall but won’t hit the market until spring of the following year. This is a beauty, so generous and opulent with fully seamless transitions. The wine’s traditional blend is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with tiny percentages of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, although this warm vintage makes due with a pinch less of the Cabernet Sauvignon. Fruit is selected across 107 hectares of Ornellaia vines, although the estate recently purchased an additional eight hectares next to Guado al Tasso in Castagneto Carducci, with terraces and vines aged between 15 and 28 years old. This broad and generous expression has a beautiful quality of fruit and oak that speaks to the very best of Italian winemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Thief","offers":[{"title":"Case of 6","offer_id":47223358357784,"sku":"2695","price":7840.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":47223358390552,"sku":"2695","price":1305.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/6714\/3789\/files\/Ornellaia_00584394-ff9e-4556-84c2-b0bf88fbc6bf.jpg?v=1699951399"},{"product_id":"ornellaia-le-volte-2020-0-75l","title":"Ornellaia Le Volte 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJane Anson: 93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nJane Anson: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrabs you from the first moment your nose hovers over the glass. Smudged charcoal runs into raspberry, underbrush and mandarin orange peel that speaks of Tuscan sun. Excellent quality, good persistency in the glass as it stretches out through the palate. Everything feels in balance, and this provides another indicator that 2020 is a great vintage in this corner of Italy - Le Volte is (almost) 100% Merlot but has freshness and nuance\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Wine Thief","offers":[{"title":"Case of 6","offer_id":47223371399448,"sku":"2673","price":1215.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":47223371432216,"sku":"2673","price":205.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/6714\/3789\/files\/OrnellaiaLeVolte_dd30a960-e575-4ba2-9cb9-8b7024d030d2.jpg?v=1699951779"},{"product_id":"luce-brunello-2018-0-75l","title":"Luce Brunello 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% Sangiovese\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling: 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling: A finely structured and focused Brunello with a complex array of cherries, blackberries, dried roses, bark, licorice and hints of praline. Iodine and oyster shells, too. 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Beautifully pure to the long finish and profoundly beautiful in every way, the 2004 has it all. It was a textbook vintage that only presented one real challenge, and that was moderating the naturally high yields that resulted from an unblocking of energy the vines had held in store from the previous year. Where producers moderated yields, the wines are often stunning, as is very much the case here. If forced to choose only one vintage of Masseto I could own or drink it would be the 2004.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Enthusiast: Even better than the highly acclaimed 2001 vintage, this Merlot from a tiny, clay soil vineyard in Bolgheri is just about everything you've ever dreamed of tasting. Gorgeous, generous, voluptuous, cheerful, succulent and intense: Masseto is all those things. The aromas are seamless and capture the essence of chocolate fudge, sweet cherry, blackberry, spice and vanilla. 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Full and silky with a beautiful texture of fine tannins and an ultra-fine finish. So beautiful now but will be much better in 2015. Owner Nicolo Incisa della Rocchetta says that Sassicaia is always great in years that end with 8: 1958, 1968, 1978, 1988, 1998, and 2008.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Advocate: Rich and silky, the 2009 Bolgheri Sassicaia offers a powerful rendition of this celebrated wine from coastal Tuscany. The wine opens to dark color saturation and thick aromatic layering that reveals a solid core of black fruit. That fruit is well preserved in terms of its freshness and overall integrity. It will serve the wine well as it evolves over the next two decades. Beyond those dark fruit nuances are delicate embellishments of spice, licorice and balsam herb that add to the wine's evident complexity. 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I tasted this wine several times during the course of its creation in both barrel and bottle, and the highly deserved 100-point score you see here was enthusiastically assigned at the conclusion of a mini vertical in which I tasted and compared the 2016 vintage against 2015 (which I scored 97 points). It makes perfect sense to present these two excellent vintages in back-to-back comparison fashion because they are two of the best to emerge from Bolgheri, and indeed Tenuta San Guido, in recent memory. These are very similar vintages with long, hot summer months that fueled a long growing season. There was a bit more rain in 2016, and in analytical terms this vintage has a tad more acidity. However, the results in the glass are extraordinarily different. The 2015 vintage is exuberant, round, succulent and immediate, whereas the 2016 vintage shows pinpoint sharpness and precision (with similar grit and texture at the back). That acidity will carry it long into the future as the wine completes its slow evolutionary course. This wine is chiseled and sharp with blackberry, ripe cherry, grilled herb and barbecue spice. The aromas flow from the glass in a continuous stream and are all marked by radiant intensity. The mouthfeel is long and powerful. The crisp linearity of the wine's tannic backbone is perfectly measured to the volume and depth of the fruit flavors. To my mind, the 2016 Sassicaia stands tall next to the epic 1985 vintage that set the ultimate benchmark for vino italiano.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Suckling: The aromas are full of blue fruits and an underlying minerality. Hot stones and some rust to boot. Full-bodied yet refined and structured with compacted and tight tannins and an ultra-long finish. Savory and minerally at the end. Seamless texture. 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This vintage is a precise reflection of Coastal Tuscany, as opposed to a more generic \"Tuscan\" wine from elsewhere in this large central Italian region. You taste the ripeness and soft fruit weight that comes from a coastal appellation with especially bright luminosity and warm Mediterranean offshore breezes. Sassicaia from the cool vintages is a famously reticent or withholding wine in its earliest years, requiring a long lead time before it eases into an ideal drinking window. That's definitely not the case here. This wine is beautiful and compelling straight out of the gate, showing a lovely mix of dark fruit, oak spice, balanced freshness, textural richness, soft tannins and an expertly contained 14% alcohol content. The wine's immediate character is what distinguishes this vintage, and I wouldn't get too fussed by exaggerated cellar-aging ambitions. 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