Natural volcano juice from #frankcornelissen π β 9 years ago
Not sure this day would ever happen but alas, the magic of Etna and the magic of Cave Ox in Solicchiata, we decided that it was time - and on a day when the producer invited us over to join him at his table, we got to experience this living, ever evolving tribute to Etna, coming from 100+ year old prephylox vines from 910 m ASL from the "Grand Contrada" of Barbabaecchi. Not to mention the kick ass 2014 vintage. It was intoxicatingly fragrant with earthy red fruits erupting from the glass, dense, concentrated, complex and constantly evolving flavors with spice, leather, and seductive dark cherry, and a dreamingly long mouthfeel that lingered and danced along the palette. Lava in a bottle. What a memory. Thanks Frank π·π #frankcornelissen #etna #CaveOx β 8 years ago
Strawberry, smoked meat, tar, rosemary #FrankCornelissen β 11 years ago
First time with non Cru Munjebel - won't be the last time - believe the hype, Frank Cornelissen's wines are the truth, and part of that truth is eating it with local gastronomy. #vulcanterroir #frankcornelissen β 8 years ago
My favorite of the night - ungrafted 90 year old vines from 600 meters - tasting notes read; darkness and elegance - could be a young barbaresco #frankcornelissen #etna β 8 years ago
Scott Petrus
I finally get the volcanic funk references. Clean flavors with clarity rarely seen in a red. From a visionary wine maker. Thanks to Kyle for the chance to taste this dandy. β 8 years ago