explosive wine that is sure to deliver considerable intrigue and pleasure over the next 10-15 years or so

This brilliant wine is one of the best new breed Tuscan reds I have tasted

At the same time in keeping with its having been harvested immediately after significant rainfall there isnt the focused sense of concentration that applies to this years Scharzhofberg Spätlesen or to a more typical Müller Kabinett

(from 3 separate parcels spread out over the entire vineyard)

expresses an elegant style of Leoville Barton

Monbousquet other_regions_italy explosive wine that is sureThe 1998 Monbousquet is medium to deep garnet brick in color with wonderful dried mulberries, kirsch and prune preserves notions with hints of cigar box, Chinese five spice and potpourri plus a waft of liquid licorice. Medium bodied, it's very spicy with a wonderful core of plum and cherry preserves and beautifully plush tannins, finishing very long and spicy. Delicious now and should age a further 10 to 15+ years!