Tasting Notes
Vinous 95
Things get much more interesting as the 1985 Solaia is poured. What a wine. Bold, luscious and full-bodied, the 1985 is magnificent. More importantly, the 1985 is in a perfect spot to deliver maximum drinking pleasure. Readers lucky enough to taste well-stored bottles will find a hedonistic, dramatic Solaia.
Anticipated maturity: 2019-2024
Robert Parker 94
A deep garnet core with noticeable light brick rim. The nose exhibits moderate intensity, perhaps a little subdued at first with black cherry, a touch of truffle, cedar and leather with mint evolving with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with lovely balance and a very natural, sensuous personality. What must have been an opulent wine has certainly mellowed into a quasi Saint Emilion styled Cabernet. Smoke, a touch of capsicum and black cherries. Firmly on its plateau of maturity. Drink now-2012. Tasted November 2006.
Anticipated maturity: 2008-2012

