Garrett Dyer

9.3

Very nice tart white from Maine! A hint of dry and sweet. Very pleased! — 10 years ago

Morgan Harris

Head Sommelier Aureole New York

8.9

2011. Interesting this. Trying to hard to be fruity, but ultimately cannot escape the dominant vortex of Gruner's savory side. Definitely ripe at 14.5%, the wine is almost completely botrytis free. Pure, ripe green citrus (kefir, yuzu) as well as a steady tempo mid-line of ripe yellow and green apple, on the fringes lurk stranger tropical notes: pineapple rind, kiwi skin, green banana and green mango. There's that radish-and-lentil savoriness, shiso, fresh basil, tarragon. Chinese five spice chimes in (maybe the botrytis?) and pleasant Asprin-like bitterness on the back palate. There's an additional chemical note (SO2-related?) that reminds me of riesling's petrol, but it's really more like if someone had tried to turn the flavor of municipal pool water into a food, like a not unappealing chlorine snack. I know that's really weird, but it's what it made me think of...big without being baroque, and kept together by the acid and bitterness. Not a shy wine. The ambition and quality are obvious, but it's not harmonious at the moment. — 10 years ago

Art Massolo

9.7

Stranger and Stranger does it again!!!! — 11 years ago

John Kanellopoulos

9.0

Although a stranger in white territory this is a fruity dry full body white of excellence from my favorite wine region in the world! Bordeaux! — 10 years ago

Jalyn Warren

9.8

Very tasty. Recommended by a stranger in a supermarket. Great for girls' night out. — 10 years ago

Bobby Linsley

9.9

Tried half a glass at the behest of a very charitable stranger. Perfect age, perfect taste, perfect wine. Smooth and velvety as anything I have ever tried. Tannins were as soft as butter. Domineering chocolate flavour that is awe inspiring and accompanied by amazing secondary flavours of vanilla. Regal Right Banker! — 10 years ago

Al Doyle

9.3

A classic of course, but this 2012 is a real standout, gives you a buzzy feeling inside, like hearing a well-chosen compliment from a stranger. — 10 years ago

Flyingfish55

9.0

🇷🇺as hard as it is living without making new memories with you, I am grateful for the moments you witnessed the happiest smiles on my face of the most special moments of my life to the contrast of the tears and the frustrated angry looks you must have seen. No one else really knows me but you. I feel like a stranger to everyone, and it's hard to keep believing. — 10 years ago

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Nick Wittenrood

9.2

Left Hand Brewing - Stranger APA — 11 years ago

Christine Havens

9.6

This wine is stunning, in the same way that encountering a beautiful stranger can take your breath away. The nose draws you in with subtle layers of dried flowers, anise, Italian plum, forest floor and juniper berries. This rich, complex tapestry continues on the palate, the texture every bit as elegant as the nose. Polished tannins and structure that could easily carry it another 20 years in the cellar, but still fresh and vibrant today. Crushed stone, dried herbs and bay leaf. Pair with wild boar. — 11 years ago