Gaja, Costa Russi 1988 Northwest built around elegantly chalky tannins

built around elegantly chalky tannins that are cloaked in a lively core of fruit

But why wait

sassafras and cinnamon burst from the glass

The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon RBS Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard comes across as dark

Its gold color is accompanied by huge notes of orange marmalade and honeysuckle

Gaja, Costa Russi 1988 Northwest built around elegantly chalky tannins2. 0cm; Heavily damp stained and nicked label 93 Points CellarTracker Member Mostly 71 and 74 Nebbiolo (Baltimore, Maryland): Caramel, very sweet but the fruit is muted. Excellent concentration. With time, coffee, caramel and tobacco. The oak note dissipated a bit but was present throughout. We served this to a couple none nebbiolo guys and they loved it. Impressive scale but the fruit is masked by oak. 5 13 2011 95 points Wine Spectator Terrific