1985 Marchesi Antinori Solaia Toscana

1985 Marchesi Antinori Solaia Toscana A deep garnet core with noticeable light brick rim. The nose exhibits moderate intensity, perhaps a little subdued at first with black cherry, a touch of truffle, cedar and leather with mint evolving with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with lovely balance and a very natural, sensuous personality. What must have been an opulent wine has certainly mellowed into a quasi Saint Emilion styled Cabernet. Smoke, a touch of capsicum and black cherries. Critical Acclaim 95 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate The 1985 Solaia continues to evolve at a quicker pace than the 1985 Sassicaia. A huge nose of olives, toast, cedar, and cassis offers considerable enjoyment. In the mouth, this dark ruby/purple-colored, opulent wine exhibits a rich, medium to full-bodied, chewy texture, decent acidity, and well-integrated flavors of smoky new oak. The finish is supple and long as the tannins have quickly melted away.  95 Vinous Things get much more interesting as the 19