2006 Sassicaia Bolgheri from this lot has the following scores - Vinous 97 points, The Wine Advocate 96 points, Decanter 96 points, The Wine Independent 96 points. This is the tasting note for 2006 Sassicaia Bolgheri from Robert Parker - The Tenuta San Guido 2006 Bolgheri Sassicaia is a timeless classic. This might just be the vintage to photograph in an encyclopedia entry for Sassicaia. This is especially true at this exact moment in its long and promising drinking window. The wine shows less volume compared to some of the more opulent vintages, but it absolutely excels in terms of length and finish. It offers amazing drive and momentum that are fueled by the extremely fine nature of the wine's texture and the seamless unity of its flavors. It treads in light and delicate footsteps that will carry it far into the future. As they say in Italian - Piano piano si va lontano (slowly slowly you go far). 2005 Sassicaia Bolgheri from this lot has the following scores - Decanter 96 points, Wine Spectator 94 points. This is the tasting note for 2005 Sassicaia Bolgheri from Robert Parker - The 2005 Bolgheri Sassicaia is more of an extrovert and a fast-burner. It is a reflection of a warm vintage and a more pronounced stylistic signature in terms of its winemaking approach. The effect is very beautiful, indeed, with dried cherry, plum, spice, tobacco and grilled herb. Yet, the overall messaging is focused on power and volume. The background music is hard to hear. Despite its opulence, there's less dimension to behold. Brawn trumps finesse and dark fruit covers the ethereal aromas. It is well built, however, and should hold steady for the next ten years, if not more. 2008 Sassicaia Bolgheri from this lot has the following scores - The Wine Advocate 97 points, James Suckling 97 points, Wine Enthusiast 97 points, Jean-Marc Quarin 97 points, Decanter 97 points, The Wine Independent 97 points, Vinous 96 points, Falstaff Magazine 96 points, Wines Critic 96 points, Winedoctor 95 points. This is the tasting note for 2008 Sassicaia Bolgheri from Robert Parker - The 2008 Bolgheri Sassicaia is a wine without a winemaker. The last vintage made by Giacomo Tachis was 2007 and incoming enologist Graziana Grassini claims 2009 as her first vintage. Within the context of this retrospective, the 2008 vintage opens a new chapter, because it is the first wine to show evident tertiary definition and complexity. In fact, the wine performs beautifully with an exalted performance and ethereal aromas. They include cassis, wild berry, crushed mineral, licorice, petrol and grilled herb. This wine is really coming together now and is entering a very exciting moment in its drinking life. It boasts finesse, elegance and grace. Yet, it also shows unmistakable richness and structure that gives the wine an enormous presence in terms of mouthfeel. This was one of the top highlights of the retrospective. 2007 Sassicaia Bolgheri from this lot has the following scores - The Wine Advocate 96 points, Falstaff Magazine 96 points, Vinous 95 points, Jeannie Cho Lee (formerly Asian Palate) 95 points, Wine Enthusiast 95 points, The Wine Front 95 points, Jean-Marc Quarin 94 points. This is the tasting note for 2007 Sassicaia Bolgheri from Robert Parker - Here's a wine of power, determination and confidence—as far as first impressions go. The 2007 Bolgheri Sassicaia leaves little hidden behind the curtain. It presents a frank and straightforward array of bold fruit, spice, leather and tobacco-like aromas that emerge from the bouquet with energy and force. The aromas are complete and genuine. The palate, however, offers more space for interpretation and review. It is finessed and nuanced, thus requiring more time to fully comprehend and appreciate. Silky tannins are followed by fine textural smoothness and a long finish. The outgoing nature of the aromas make for a fascinating contrast against the inward and reticent nature of the mouthfeel.