2020 Mazzei Philip

Cabernet Sauvignon - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 95 WE 94 JA 93 VN 93 WS 92
JS 95

jamessuckling.com, January 2023

This is aromatic with blueberries and black cherries, as well as hints of blue flowers, spices, dark chocolate and crushed stones. Full-bodied with layers of firm, fine-grained tannins and deep blue fruit. Structured and...
WE 94

Wine Enthusiast, April 2024

A layered nose leads with salt and pepper, then turns earthy, vegetal and woody, before finishing with black cherries and blackberries. On the synthesizing palate, a smudge of earth keeps the berries' freshness in check...
JA 93

janeanson.com, May 2023

Concentrated cassis and bilberry flavours, given focus and lift by the raspberry leaf, smoked cumin, rosemary and liquorice edge of Cabernet Sauvignon in a warm climate. Round tannins, fresh lift on the finish, succulent...
VN 93

Vinous, August 2023

The 2020 Philip (Cabernet Sauvignon) is a blend from vineyards in Castellina and Maremma. Rich and pliant, the 2020 offers tons of varietal character. Dark plum, menthol, licorice and espresso all build in this supple...
WS 92

Wine Spectator, August 2023

A bright, elegant red, showing cherry and black currant flavors, with brisk acidity and dusty tannins. Packs ample fruit, with a touch of tobacco and wild herbs, despite the lean profile. Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Vintage 2020
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14%
Closure Cork

The 2020 Mazzei Philip is a Cabernet Sauvignon hailing from Tuscany, Italy. This red wine, produced by Mazzei, is presented in a classic 750ml bottle with a cork closure.

James Suckling awarded this wine a notable score of 95 points. He describes it as "aromatic with blueberries and black cherries, as well as hints of blue flowers, spices, dark chocolate, and crushed stones." Suckling also highlighted its full-bodied nature, emphasizing the "layers of firm, fine-grained tannins and deep blue fruit." He praised its structure and focus, noting a "lingering finish that continues to build" and recommended it for aging, suggesting it will be "better after 2025" (jamessuckling.com, 1/5/2023).

Jane Anson provided a strong review, giving the wine a score of 93 points. She detailed its "concentrated cassis and bilberry flavors," which are lifted by the "raspberry leaf, smoked cumin, rosemary, and liquorice edge of Cabernet Sauvignon in a warm climate." Anson described the tannins as "round" and noted a "fresh lift on the finish," making it "succulent and charming, easy to recommend." She also mentioned that the wine was aged in 30% new oak, a mix of American and French (janeanson.com, 5/5/2023).

Vinous, represented by Antonio Galloni, also rated the wine at 93 points. Galloni described the 2020 Philip as "rich and pliant," with "tons of varietal character." He noted flavors of "dark plum, menthol, licorice, and espresso," which build in this "supple, resonant red." Additionally, he appreciated the "attractive floral and spice top notes" that brighten the finish (Vinous, 8/29/2023).

Wine Spectator gave the wine a 92-point rating, describing it as a "bright, elegant red" with "cherry and black currant flavors, brisk acidity, and dusty tannins." The review highlighted its ample fruit, with a "touch of tobacco and wild herbs," despite a "lean profile." Wine Spectator recommended enjoying this wine best from 2025 through 2039 (Wine Spectator, 8/31/2023).

In summary, the 2020 Mazzei Philip Cabernet Sauvignon is a well-crafted, aromatic wine with excellent aging potential, receiving high praise from multiple reviewers for its rich flavors and structured composition.