Brandon Boesch

9.8

Wow! The nose on this is spectacular. Wild blueberries, spices, fresh walk in the woods, and flowers. The feel and flavor in the mouth are so great. More blueberries, herbs, spices with perfectly integrated tannins. A balance between bandol and new world. — 6 years ago

Ron R

9.2

Severe cowshit on the nose. I shud have decanted this, but I’m impatient. Barnyard plays out on the palate, too. This is tannic, yet sweet. Structured, with a weighty mouthfeel. Superb finish with notes of cedar, roasted almonds and black cherries. This will be singing 3 years from now. If you like power and exuberance, give Eneo a try.
AG puked all over this - I taste no Bret!!! — 8 years ago

with Anne-marie

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9.1

A surprisingly powerful wine, the 2014 Chianti Classico shows why this is such a great a site. Black cherry, smoke, licorice and dark spices fill out the wine's ample frame effortlessly, with hints of sweet rose petal, and mint that blossom in the glass. (AG) — 9 years ago

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8.9

The pale-colored 2014 Rosé Elke Home Ranch, 100% whole-cluster Pinot Noir, is an absolutely delicious wine to drink now and over the next few years. Bright, perfumed and silky on the palate, the 2014 offers up plenty of bright cranberry and raspberry notes in an appealing crisp, bone-dry style. (AG)
— 9 years ago

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9.0

Podere Brizio's 2013 Rosso di Montalcino impresses for its overall balance. The flavors are bold and juicy throughout in a forward, generous Rosso to drink now and over the next few years. Bright red cherry, raspberry jam, flowers and mint grace the translucent, highly expressive finish. (AG) — 9 years ago

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9.0

Bucci's 2012 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico is quite round and soft, with gorgeous texture and fabulous overall balance. Lemon peel, Chamomile, white flowers and a hint of tangerine peel add nuance on the inviting, saline-infused finish. (AG) — 9 years ago

Chris Borges

9.7

Amazing floral notes, complex palate, wonderful! Enjoyed with a cheese and meat board. — 7 years ago

Ron R

9.4

AG nailed the notes for this wine, so I won’t duplicate. But on the nose and palate, I also detect kirsch liqueur, hints of licorice and anise. This wine has not moved since it was bottled. It presents with purity and power. Easily possesses another 20 years of runway ahead of it. Sheer ecstasy in a glass. My favorite Rhône producer. — 7 years ago

with Mo

Gerardo Suro

8.9

Fresh and lively. Smoked meat, cherries, and mint. Paired perfectly with pizza. — 8 years ago

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8.9

Readers looking for an everyday Tuscan red should take a serious look at San Polo's Sangiovese-based 2013 Rubio. This plump, juicy red is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Sweet black cherries, mint, lavender and spices add nuance to the flamboyant finish. (AG) — 9 years ago

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9.1

The 2010 Donnas Rosso is wonderfully lifted and aromatic in the glass. Sweet tobacco, herbs, dried cherries, game and persistent saline-infused notes are laced together in a distinctive, mid-weight red endowed with gorgeous translucency and pedigree. Drink over the next handful of years. (AG)
— 9 years ago

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9.0

Lemon peel, white flowers, crushed rocks and grapefruit are all beautifully delineated in the 2011 Extreme Brut. This bone-dry, bracing sparkling wine from Italy’s Valle d’Aosta delivers superb quality for its modest price. (AG) — 9 years ago

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9.0

Mori's 2012 Chianti jumps from the glass with a super-classic Sangiovese profile of juicy red berries, smoke, leather and spices. Dollops of Colorino and Canaiolo add nuance to this vibrant, traditionally made Chianti. (AG) — 9 years ago

Ron R

9.2

Disagree with AG on this one. We really enjoyed this tonight. Plump, full, rich and delicious. — 7 years ago

Derek Gale

9.3

Incredible with a steak! — 8 years ago

Pete Turley

9.3

Spicy and light.. went great with Weeknight Bolognese! — 8 years ago

Jun Yamazaki

9.1

@Restaurant AG, Paris — 9 years ago

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9.2

Translucent and weightless in the glass, the San Giusto a Rentennano’s 2013 Chianti Classico boasts extraordinary finesse. Sweet red cherry, hard candy, tobacco, mint, crushed flowers and new leather are some of the nuances that grace the exquisite finish. (AG) — 9 years ago

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8.9

Cantine Lonardo’s 2010 Aglianico is a gorgeous entry-level offering that captures the essence of Aglianico from hillside vineyards in the heart of Taurasi. Smoke, tobacco, incense, licorice and wild dark cherries meld together in a wine endowed with tons of character and pure personality. (AG) — 9 years ago

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9.1

The 2012 Syrah bursts from the glass with dark red cherry, plum, smoke, lavender and sweet spices. Ample and juicy on the palate, the 2012 is an excellent choice for drinking over the next few years. (AG) — 9 years ago