2011 Isole e Olena "Collezione Privata" Cabernet Sauvignon Toscana and best drunk over the

and best drunk over the next 4-5 years

The 2013 Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Angles was showing just a touch of reduction when I tasted it

and a step up from the 2012s

licorice and underbrush aromas and deep flavors of plum

Petite Sirah and Merlot

2011 Isole e Olena "Collezione Privata" Cabernet Sauvignon Toscana and best drunk over the96+ points. The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Collezione Privata is superb. Black cherry jam, crme de cassis, smoke, plums, menthol, licorice and violets form a stunning backdrop as the 2011 opens up in the glass. Sumptuous and layered yet also quite fresh (especially for the year), the 2011 possesses superb balance and exceptional finesse. The intensity of the fruit nearly buries the tannins, but they are there. My impression is that the 2011 will offer a