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"The 1997 Barolo Riserva Villero is at the early part of its drinking window. It shows drop-dead gorgeous intensity and marvelous inner perfume, all supported by plenty of...
99/100 PP
"A virtually perfect effort is the 1997 Sperss (30,000 bottles), which represents the essence of truffles, earth, and black cherries in its striking aromatics and multidimens...
"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...
95/100 PP
"Unquestionably one of the most massive Barberas ever made, the blockbuster 1997 Ai Suma (800 cases) reveals off the chart density as well as a terrific bouquet of smoke, black...
92/100 WS
Das vinologische Meisterwerk von Nicolas Joly!
Das Weingut Nicolas Joly (Appellation Chateau de la Roche aux Moines) ist international durch seinen radikalen biodynam...
96/100 PP
"The demure, quartz-like aromas of the 1997 Riesling Smaragd Durnsteiner Kellerberg lead to its magnificently complex and profound personality. Fennel, artichoke, raspberry, citrus,...
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The 1997 Chardonnay Cuvee Indigene (named so because it is fermented completely with indigenous vineyard yeasts) exhibits a light gold color, and a complex nose of smoky, leesy C...
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...