Magma, Frank Cornelissen, Terre Siciliane Rosso, 2014
Description: (93 points)This may be one of the most conventional vintages of Magma I have yet tasted from Frank Cornelissen. The 2014 Magma does, of course, flaunt its offbeat personality and distinctive house style, but it also offers more color and flavor stability than I remember seeing in the past. It is also richer in texture. This was a spectacular vintage on the volcano, and this maverick winemaker has amassed and fine-tuned his lengthy vineyard and winery experience. Boutique (actually, the word "garage" is better suited) vintner Cornelissen has focused all that knowledge and know-how and directed it to this wine. Dark fruit, pressed rose petal and ash segue to generous and full flavors, and the wine is structured and firm at the back. The fruit comes exclusively from the celebrated Contrada Barbabecchi vineyard.
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