97/100 Achim Becker
"Der häufig getrunkene Araujo Eisele war 2011 und 2012 mehrfach ein faszinierender Wein, der zu Unrecht im Schatten jüngerer Jahrgänge steht. Einfach dekadent lecker, betö...
88/100 PP
"Recent vintages of Gloria have pushed the level of quality even higher. There is no doubting this cunningly made wine that offers mouthfilling levels of black cherry, herb-t...
88/100 James Suckling
"A very pretty and aromatic wine, with spices, berries and violets. Medium-bodied with medium, fine tannins and a polished finish. Best after 2000."
(James Suckli...
"Perfect conditions prevailed in 1997: a fresh spring with no hail or frost, then a mild summer and sunny September. The grapes matured gradually at a pace rarely achieved. Harvesting began on the 15t...
87-90/100 PP
"One of the best wines from the Graves region, Pape-Clement\'s 1997 reveals a dark ruby color with purple nuances. The nose offers up scents of roasted herbs, cedar, tobacco, and...
17/20 René Gabriel
"Herrliches, leicht dropsartiges Bouquet; Cassisnote, Rosen. Im Gaumen viel Charme, saftiges Extrakt, eine betörende Süsse von der Frucht ausgehend. Ein eleganter, langer W...
90/100 vinous.com
"Deep red-ruby color. Quintessential Graves aromas of raspberry, leather, tobacco, roasted nuts, hot bricks, and minerals. Sweet and intensely flavored for the vintage; fles...
94/100 PP
"The 1997 Dominus Napanook Vineyard possesses a broad, dense personality, lots of volume, and a long, fat, rich mid-palate and finish. The alcohol is listed at 14.1%, and the finish...
98/100 WS
"Best Wine of the Year"
(Winespectator)
96/100 PP
"The unfiltered 1997 Solaia (75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Sangiovese, and 5% Cabernet Franc,...