Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Bruised golden apple, pineapple, golden raisins, ginger ale, brioche, citrus blend, touch of honey, yellow lilies, quince, orange peel, nut skin, toffee, brilliant acidity, chalkiness and rich long finish. — 9 years ago

Michael Mathews

9.4

Absolutely brilliant Brunello...one of the best I've ever had! At quaint little, authentic Italian restaurant in midtown Atlanta... — 10 years ago

with Mike, Jeff and 2 others

Nestor Tsioustas

9.4

More powerful, red sappy cherry flavours , white pepper. Complex , silky and medium bodied. Great length. Very impressive. Sweet fruit. Brilliant! 95 points. — 11 years ago

John Daugherty

9.4

Heavenly! Crushed rock, citrus, white flowers, hint of petrol. I can't stop putting my nose in the glass. Bright, juicy red apple and melon flavors. Medium bottle with sugar kept in check by brilliant acidity. Finish sails on for a minute plus. Truly one of the best! — 11 years ago

Tim O'Rourke

9.0

Why did I pass on '07s? Big mistake on my part. This is really good, and it just goes to show: buy great producers in every vintage. — 12 years ago

with Scott, Michael and 1 other

Justin Chearno

10

Brilliant. — 12 years ago

Justin Brilman

9.2

Each time I have this 13 I like it more and more. Shared with family who hadn't tried it before and they also loved it. The finish on this is long and focused just love it. — 10 years ago

Ty Methfessel

9.6

Brilliant 78 YGay!
— 10 years ago

Mike Jordan (MJ)

10

A brilliant wine from my favorite Oregon winery. — 10 years ago

Jakub Kalinowski

9.4

Infanticide, I know... brilliant nevertheless — 11 years ago

Matt Fosket

10

Six hours and quadruple decanted and it's brilliant — 12 years ago

Elizabeth Kelso

9.1

Herbaceous, rose petal, dried tobacco, black peppercorn. Medium bodied, easy drinking but super interesting! — 12 years ago

jams jerfy

9.5

brilliant. — 13 years ago

James Wells

9.4

2010 Vintage...just brilliant — 10 years ago

E Soldezzo

9.2

I'm not a huge sweet moscato fan, so this one works perfectly for me. Loved it! Just a touch of effervescence. — 10 years ago

with Joe

Patrick Malcor

9.8

Brilliant. — 11 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.3

A wine where descriptors are almost superfluous. Just a brilliant mature balanced wine. If pushed I would say some licorice, roast meat and a hint of cowyard. A world class Syrah. 18.5- — 11 years ago

Cat Purcell

9.5

Red cherry, clove, strawberry rhubarb pie, clean earth, Oregon black cap, dried violet, brilliant acidity. — 12 years ago

with Steve and Dylan

Chelli Webster

VP Marketing/Sales Webster Cellars

9.6

'92 screaming eagle- sensational noise jammy black currants and oak-full body ripe intense fruit- brilliant finish — 12 years ago

Mark Somerville

9.2

Wow! We did not decant this wine....a big mistake. Powerful tannins will keep this wine alive for many years. I would love to try it again in 2022. Strong earth tones with a hint of Tobacco and leather. Beautifully complex finish — 14 years ago