Col Solare 2009 Shining Hill Red 750ml

Predictably riper, richer, and rounder than its 2010 counterpart, Col Solare’s 2009 Shining Hill generously offers ripe purple plum and dark cherry tinged with tobacco and salted caramel for a mouthwateringly savory finish that I wouldn’t have expected, given the warmth associated with this vintage and with Red Mountain, from which all but 14% of the blend here is derived. Look for at least 3-4 years of satisfaction.

Score: 90 points -- David Schildknecht, RobertParker.com, Dec 2012