Will Stanley

9.6

I’ve been itching to try Il Poggione’s 2015 Brunello since buying a case this time last year. I could count on one hand how many Brunellos I’ve had in the past, so this was exciting from the POV not just of this being a very highly rated wine, but from it being a new experience and foray into the world of Tuscany.

It has a translucent crimson robe, with aromas of dried cherry, tobacco, cedar, iron, beef blood and from somewhere an aromatic lift of lavender.

The palate is defined by vivacious acidity, mouthwatering tannin and a core of candied cherry, walnut, dark chocolate, espresso, all cut to a very savoury tune.

Very, very long life ahead. Would love to taste this alongside Produttori del Barbaresco’s 2016 Barbaresco in ten years’ time. — 3 years ago

A. R.

9.1

Wow. Bottle age made a nice difference. This could compete toe to toe with any producer from any region. Just a truly classic Riesling. Sharp, bright, pure. Nice petrol nose. Tons of acid and minerals, good fruit. Very long finish. — 4 years ago

Adriana Fabbro

9.0

A Syrah-like Mondeuse. Aromatic, purplely (yes, purplely) with ripe fruit, though it’s the texture that’s earning it high marks. Someone on an earlier thread described it as “velour” (not in the matching-juicy-sweatsuit-circa-2004-tacky way, but in a blanket you want to wrap yourself in at the end of a satisfying day sort of way). A solid wine with which to toast to the happy occasion of having an old New York friend in town. Can’t remember the vintage. Matt? — 5 years ago

with Matt

Jungmin Kim

9.5

Rich aroma with dry taste. I am enjoying, and price was reasonable. — 6 years ago

Ivonne Nill

8.9

A great value, if there ever was, from Burgundy. Not flabby, showing a lovely thread of acidity, apple flavors and aromas, lemony, with a touch of minerality. Yummy. — 6 years ago

Renee guillien

9.6

Just balanced thread of Shiraz pepper and velvet consistency on the tongue. Will age very well, but very good now also. — 7 years ago

Andy Mc Nees

9.6

Such a special wine. Lightning in a bottle. — 8 years ago

Steve Goore

8.9

More fruit forward than expected and kept waiting for tannins to kick in. Solid cherry and dark berry with slight vanilla taste. Buying another well valued bottle (only $8 at TJs) and letting it age a year or more. — 4 years ago

Alex Beggs

9.1

Such an intense bottle for a fun little rosé (quar wine 5? I’ve lost count) have bought this many times — 4 years ago

Joyce Lin

8.9

This Gewurtztraminer displays honeysuckle, grapefruit peels, stone fruit and dried savory herbs, such as thyme, bay leaf on the nose and palate. Hint of petrol note, mineral, with waxy, round mouthfeel. Med plus acidity with great finish. — 5 years ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Light clear straw color. Aromas of candied lemon, herbs and soft minerals. Soft, subtle citrus flavors with an amazing dry finish. — 6 years ago

Mike R

9.4

Rhonda's rating as she took this to her tennis tourney - this was last night - she really liked and if she likes it then count on it - she definitely was smiling - not so much for me as I am jealous for nit even getting a glass 😭 — 6 years ago

Rick Castaneda

9.2

Great fruit, finishes dry and smooth! — 7 years ago

Ntochi

9.0

An easy to drink dry Riesling with a smooth finish. Well balanced light citrus notes with a hint of kiwi and lychee. More on the sweeter side of dry Riesling, but not a sweet Riesling. Loved it. — 8 years ago

Andrew S

9.6

Golden yellow with pale reflections at the rim. Nose of lemon/pear skin/hints of pineapple, caramel, nuts, and a thread of mint and a nice mineral/flint tone. The palate possesses a dizzying array of flavors. The same fruits and caramel and nuttiness play out and are joined by a lemon oil, and light straw note. Big and broad and at the same time precise and delineated. This was fantastic, and firing on all cylinders. Gained depth as the hours unfolded. — 4 years ago

Philip Patston

8.9

Very enjoyable blend. Can taste the Riesling and gewurz, the Vidal being filler. A nice simple wine to enjoy with different foods. In this case the wine is not the issue as it easily drinks with food. — 5 years ago

Paula Strebig

9.0

Lovey pale gold color with a hint of leaf green. Medium body, Pear and honeysuckle on the nose. Pit fruit, floral notes, & mild juicy acidity with subtle, unidentifiable minerality on the finish. (Grilled rubbed pork chops, cauliflower pearls, w/ truffle & asparagus cream sauce) — 6 years ago

with Tim

Neal Ferry

9.0

Beautiful evening with a beautiful bottle of wine and a beautiful woman — 6 years ago

with TwiLea

Brady Crandall

9.4

Count me in as a new vermouth fan. — 7 years ago

Sondra Bernstein

Owner of the girl & the fig, the fig cafe & winebar, Author of Plats du Jours, the girl & the fig's Journey through the Seasons in Wine Country and the girl & the fig Cookbook

9.5

Stunning - drank this at Single Thread Farms last night - really lovely — 8 years ago