Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga

Fontalloro Toscana Sangiovese 2000

Head Sommelier Aureole New York

9.2

Pretty black-fruited for Sangio, but with undeniable complexity and verve. Lots of herbal bay leaf and oregano notes, sun-dried tomato, matched with cigar wrapper and baked clay minerality. Could be more graceful, but that's nit-picking. Plenty of life still in it, even out of half-bottle. Questionable if premium over the regular Chianti from Felsina is really worth it though... — 11 years ago

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Bouchard Finlayson

Kaaimansgat Chardonnay 2010

Lorisa Ford

9.6

Produced from late picked grapes. Half the wine was fermented in new 225 French oak barrels. The other half not in wood at all. Portrays firm, clear peach and Limey flavors. — 13 years ago

Firesteed

Oregon Pinot Gris 2012

Sarah Sherman

9.0

SAMs chowder house half moon bay with Hans — 13 years ago

Tuthilltown Spirits

Half Moon Orchard Wheat & Apples Gin

Caitlin H

9.9

A gin for those who don't like gin. It has a crisp clean taste and is very refreshing. Great with ginger-ale or in a French 75. — 11 years ago

Pegasus Bay

Waipara Valley Pinot Noir 2008

Martin Mills

9.4

Extraordinary depth and purity. Hints of black tea and Asian spices around a core of sweet fruit. Wine of the year for 2012, once it dropped to a ludicrous $30 we bought half a case. Looking forward to the 09 — 13 years ago

Martin Mills

Remembered fondly as the best wine I drank all 2012, this was my last bottle and it has only improved with time. Would love to try a this again in a couple of years. On the nose, the oak is prominent but plays well with the fruit, needs a little coaxing to reveal its charms; distinctive sea salt/soy sauce note is there, along with espresso and dark chocolate. Colour is a solid ruby edge to edge with no sign of ageing. Black tea and jasmine on the palate - another peculiarity of NZ Pinot - along with lots of red fruit, especially sour cherry. Hints of balsamic as it develops and a nice acid structure keeps it focused. Long finish unwinds more of the oak. Overall sense of balance and harmony; tour de force winemaking.