Sassacaia, Baby.

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[Runmonty]

Very nice - Just weeknight tipple was it? - 3 bottles? There must be story to this. I have never tried this wine, but am aware it is a pretty special drop. Oh yeah this is a photography forum isnt it - Nice photos too

[Marko]

I like shot 2 here for its comp.
What makes this wine so special Jas and is it a fortune?
Is it good mixed with 7-up? (LOL)

[JAS_Photo]

Thanks all! Sassacaia is the premier wine from Tenuta San Guido, Tuscany, Italy. It consists of predominately Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes which makes it one of the so-called "Super Tuscans." It is the only wine from a single wine estate in Italy to have its own DOC. If you are interested in a few more details read here: Bolgheri Wine

The Club recently had an Italian wine dinner featuring the products of Tenuta San Guido:



There were just a few more than 3 bottles open



Value on this wine is around $129.00 wholesale but you will not find it for that price. Restaurants, hotels, Clubs etc. with a relationship with the Wine Rep can have it allocated in Alberta for purchase from the main warehouse in St. Albert.

Photographer, wine expert, Tom Hyland writes about Sassacaia here:

Sassicaia 2008 – The Best in Years « learnitalianwines

Cin cin!

[Realist]

I don't drink, but I can relate to it because I'm an avid tea drinker. Only the best will do when it comes to flavor and enjoyment!