Ornellaia 2000 750mL US Pinot cassis and plums mingled with

cassis and plums mingled with incense and spices

This isn't as refined as the Demoiselles though it is more powerful

The palate is brimming over with vivacity and tension

and building yet perfectly ripe tannins

"The 2004 Quinta de Vargellas Vinha Velha Vintage Port is a typical field blend aged in used French oak vats

Ornellaia 2000 750mL US Pinot cassis and plums mingled with"The 2000 Ornellaia (magnum) is a pretty, well balanced offering with good concentration and complexity. The 2000 lacks some of the visceral thrill of top vintages, but it is an excellent choice for near term drinking. In 2000 Ornellaia is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. The wine spent 18 months in French oak (70% new) and was lightly fined prior to being bottled." Vinous, AG93, tasted 12 2009