Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2007

95 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2007 Sassicaia (Cabernet Sauvignon) explodes onto the palate with masses of rich, opulent fruit that caress the palate with gorgeous length and a seamless beauty that is hard to fully capture. Dark wild cherries, plums, spices, minerals and herbs develop in the glass. This is an especially bold, perhaps slightly uncharacteristic Sassicaia in its extroverted personality, but it is beautiful all the same. The inner perfume and sweetness carries through the long finish, where the sheer weight and glycerol of the fruit leaves a lasting impression. The 2007 is more than a worthy follow-up to the profound 2006. While it may lack that wine's freshness, structure and potential longevity, the 2007 is immensely appealing today, and should drink beautifully pretty much out of the gate. That said, Sassicaia is always the most restrained of Bolgheri's heavy hitters. This is a superb effort from Tenuta San Guido. Drink: 2015-2037. (Oct 2010)"

95 points Wine Enthusiast: "This iconic Italian wine from Bolgheri's landmark Sassicaia vineyard (characterized by little rocks, or 'sassi') offers an elegant bouquet comprised in equal measure by mineral, fruit and spice nuances. The wine conssists of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc and the finish is long, smooth and very fine. This is an ageworthy wine that should not be opened before 2018. Cellar Selection. (12/15/10)"

94 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "Here's a wine of power, determination and confidence--as far as first impressions go. The 2007 Bolgheri Sassicaia leaves little hidden behind the curtain. It presents a frank and straightforward array of bold fruit, spice, leather and tobacco-like aromas that emerge from the bouquet with energy and force. The aromas are complete and genuine. The palate, however, offers more space for interpretation and review. It is finessed and nuanced, thus requiring more time to fully comprehend and appreciate. Silky tannins are followed by fine textural smoothness and a long finish. The outgoing nature of the aromas make for a fascinating contrast against the inward and reticent nature of the mouthfeel. Drink: 2017-2035. (Apr 2017)"

93 points Wine Spectator: "Shows very enticing aromas of spices, meat and berries. Full-bodied and juicy, soft and velvety, with a long, succulent finish. Best after 2011. (10/31/10)"

93 points James Suckling: "This is classy on the nose with subtle currant, sweet tobacco, cigar box and dried flowers. Cassis too. Full body, with refined tannins and a solid core of fruit. Polished and very pretty. Long and delicious already. But you have to wait on this. It has so much more to give. Try after 2015. (6/28/12)"

Three Glasses, Gambero Rosso: "Sassicaia and Tenuta San Guido are a concrete example of how tradition is a dynamic concept. In this gravelly, oenologically obscure part of Tuscany, which nonetheless closely resembled the Graves area of Bordeaux, the planting of cabernet vines was considered exotic, as was the use of new fermentation and ageing methods. It wasn't until years later, with the release of the first vintage, 1968, that the whole world realized that the apparent folly had resulted in one of the Italian wine's greatest oenological accomplishments. Sassicaia '07 is one of the best vintages ever. It is a sumptuous, graceful red that manages to enhace its own distinctive features. In short, it is a wine of unrivalled class, in which every detail is focused on overall perfection, characterized by body, grip and flavour. (2011)"

18/20 points Neal Martin (The World of Fine Wine): "The nose unfurls nicely in the glass, with raspberry, black olive, scorched leather, loganberry, and a touch of spice, then blossoms after ten minutes with a saline tincture. The palate is medium-bodied, with fine tannins, spicy on the entry, with tarry black fruits and white pepper. At the moment, the 2007 is a little starched and needs time to loosen up, but it mellows in the glass to reveal an irresistible velutinous finish. Wonderful. (Issue #30; 2010)"

18/20 points (93), Decanter: "Aromatically intense on the nose, then coffee, tar and underbrush. Sweet, long: surprisingly elegant for a hot year. Drink: 2013-2040. Alcohol 13.5%. (May 2013)"