- Robert Parker Jr

following in time-honored local tradition

Taittinger Comtes de Champagne 2012 is an iconic vintage champagne from Champagne

plum preserves

Great potential here

Marchesi Antinori 'Solaia', Toscana, 2001, 75cl Format:6 x 75cl - Robert Parker JrThe 2009 Solaia is one of the clear standouts of the vintage. Freshly cut flowers, raspberries, spices, mint and licorice burst from the glass as this fabulous, viscerally thrilling wine shows off its pure class. Today the oak is a bit prominent, but that won't be an issue by the time the wine is ready to drink. In one of my blind tastings, the 2009 Solaia was flat out great. There is no shortage of pedigree here. The 2009 has calmed down a little