Tasting Notes
Wine Advocate 98
Fresher and better defined than the 1995, this has less richness, perhaps, but more elegance, while still seeming full-bodied. In a way, it seems like a cross between the 2004 12 Year and the 1995 20 Year this issue, with some of the elegance of the 2004 and some of the lushness of the 1995. This is powerful on the finish, precise and lifted. It’s pretty delicious too, with the baked apricots on the edges mingling with some caramel. Still, the juicy finish here was spectacular, showing off startling freshness for a 20 Year Vinsanto, although there is plenty of power, and it is quite intense. It’s pretty special, but then they all are this issue.
