At a tasting with Otisabdul and BirDungy of WS boards.

Drank alongside '90 Phelps Insignia, '86 Ducru Beaucaillou, others.

1995 Castello di Rampolla San Marco
Color: nearly black opaque heart; purple rim. Very young appearance. Body: full. Nose of cassis, violets and cigar smoke. Rich cherry compote palate, complimented by blackcurrant, rolled tobacco and spicy sangiovese. Tannic finish. 91 points. Full bodied southern Medoc cabernet with an Italian twist?