The oak element here is too strong and determined at this point considering the wine’s naturally delicate notes of forest berry and cola. That said, this is a young wine that should age in the bottle for two more years so that the oak tones come into balance. Drink after 2010.——M.L.(6/1/2008)—— 88

This wine represents a joint venture between winemaker Michele Manelli and award-winning photojournalist Paolo Pellegrin for a good cause. Proceeds go to charity. The wine itself is ripe with ripe fruit, spice and lingering notes of tobacco and smoke. The tannins are firm and there is a sour note on the close. ——M.L.(11/1/2009)—— 87