Ornellaia - 2008 (750ml) Size:750ml caramel and vanilla – marking

caramel and vanilla – marking one of the few instances in the two collections of Betz wines I tasted on this occasion where new oak becomes noticeable as such

which first debuted in 1990

silky in texture with plenty of citrus fruit

quite grippy finish with great persistency

the attention to detail and focus on quality is unmatched

Ornellaia - 2008 (750ml) Size:750ml caramel and vanilla – markingThe 2008 Ornellaia continues to blossom in the bottle. Dark cherries, chocolate, espresso, blackberries and mocha are just some of the many notes that explode from the glass. A rich tapestry of licorice, tar and camphor notes develop in the glass, adding considerable complexity. The 2008 is a huge, structured Ornellaia endowed with massive structure. It has come together beautifully since the early days when it was a tannic beast. Readers who can be