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"The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino is a big, full-bodied wine redolent of black cherries, game, licorice, tar and smoke. Floral notes develop in the glass, adding lift and polish to the deep, concentrated fruit."

"Shows a candied black currant flavor, like wine gum, along with juicy acidity. Light and balanced, with moderate length."

"There's plenty of blueberry and raspberry in this young Vintage Port. Full-bodied and medium sweet, with chewy tannins and a medium finish. Chunky and a little awkward now. But the structure is very good to excellent." 89-92 pts.

"Dark red berries, spices and crushed flowers are layered into the finish. There is plenty of volume but not a lot of structure. The 2007 Brunello was made from three separate parcels with different altitudes and exposures. Malolactic fermentation was done in steel and the wine was aged in a combination of casks and neutral small French oak barrels."

"A brooding bouquet of underbrush, mineral, spice box, blueberry, and blackberry. Packed and impeccably balanced, this savory, layered effort is surprisingly forward for its size."

"Light and crisp, this red offers berry, herbal, smoke and cedar flavors over tart acidity, imparting focus and liveliness."

"The 2007 Brunello di Montalcino is gorgeous. Mid-weight and translucent, it flows with the essence of freshly cut flowers, mint, spices and sweet berries. The warmth of the vintage has filled out the wine’s frame nicely, yet this remains a firm, classically built wine with considerable appeal. It is another striking wine from Le Potazzine."

"Scents of white truffle; candied lime and orange peel; and peach could also be those of a Riesling. Firm, polished, and palpably full of stuffing, yet succulent and downright refreshing in a way Alsace Pinot Gris seldom is, this brings varietally recognizable smoke and lip-smacking saline savor in its finish. As a classic (read: “old-fashioned, dry-tasting”) Alsace Pinot Gris that should drink well for at least 8-10 years, this represents an exceptional value … and if you consider the price of white truffles, it’s a steal!"

"This is an outstanding Yquem, surpassed only by the 2001 during this decade. The nose is very pure, understated at first, unfurling with aeration in the glass, offering honey, acacia, Mirabelle and a hint of apple blossom. The palate has a viscous entry, very pure with honey, white peach, fresh pear, lemon and orange zest, a tangible sense of vibrancy and vigour. Not a powerful Yquem, but one of incisive focus and nervosite, very pure botrytis, adorned with an almost tense zesty finish that succinctly counterpoises the residual sugar."