Jack Tan

9.4

Perfectly balanced. Ps birthday Bkk — 8 months ago

Tom Casagrande

9.3

Rich nose shows moist humus, toasted brown bread, rich dark berry fruit, sandstoney gravel. Dark and concentrated on the palate. Rich flavors show dark minerals, dark chocolate, graphite, but not a lot of fruit per se. lengthy finish has a lot of tannin. This could go for several more years but is very nice now. — 4 years ago

with Rebecca and Angelo

Raun Kupiec

9.1

So perfumed, an absolute explosion on the nose. Lots of vanilla and nuts. — 7 years ago

B

10

1997 Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia Masseto MLA Merlot. Drank at DR concert. This followed the 1986 Margaux. Definitely much bigger, just massive. Concentrated dark fruit, balanced with a nice earthiness. Despite its (relatively) intense structure, this wine drank beautifully, with a smooth, long finish. — 9 years ago

Anthony Cammarata Jr.

9.5

The Masseto Ornellaia is an exceptional expression of a Merlot, offering a beautifully balanced blend of power and elegance. On the nose, there’s an inviting oak aroma that seamlessly mingles with ripe, dark fruit—think blackberries and plums—with subtle hints of licorice and vanilla. On the palate, the wine is rich and full-bodied, with layers of dark fruit flavors unfolding effortlessly, underpinned by a velvety texture. The oak is well-integrated, adding depth without overwhelming the fruit. Its tannins are smooth but structured, leading to a long, lingering finish. Overall, it’s a complex, luxurious wine that evolves beautifully in the glass. — a year ago

with Daniel and Michael

James Forsyth

9.2

Tropical pineapple. — 4 years ago

Cristina Civetta

9.6

Best magnum of Ornellia in best of company Ed and parents — 7 years ago

with Ed

Howard Greenfield

9.3

CFranc- PV blend. Berries, black pepper- a very cool ending to the day — 11 years ago

MRM

9.5

This year just never disappoints — 2 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

More reserved than the Tignanello but with a silky, polished mouthfeel with tannins lurking that will need more time. — 3 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

Dark Ruby with aromas of earthy ripe black and red berries with slight note of cacao and woody spice. On the palate flavors of ripe, juicy fruit with oak, tobacco, leather and peppery-spicy tones, dense and persistent, firm tightly wound tannins need to integrate with oak. Long finish, complex ending with juicy sweet fruit and toasty notes. Must mature! — 5 years ago

Will Rogers

9.1

Dinner at Bowen’s — 8 years ago