98-99/100 vinous

"The 1997 Barolo Riserva Monfortino is a much more sensual, giving wine. Sumptuous, bold and racy to the core, the 1997 is every bit as alluring as it has always been....

"Überaus komplexe Riede, die sowohl für Veltliner wie auch für Rieslinge optimales Terrain bietet. Sie dreht sich ein wenig nach Südwesten, bekommt also abends stets noch etwas Wärme ab, die allerd...

96+/100 PP

"The 1997 Riesling Vinothek Severin Fass was aged for 25 years in a large, traditional oak cask (filtered, though not on the lees) and opens with an intense yet pure, fresh...

96/100 PP

"The 1997 Shiraz Reserve conceals its nearly 15% alcohol behind a cascade of incredibly rich, concentrated fruit. This wine sees only new American oak. It boasts an opaque bl...

95/100 vinous.com

"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...

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...

90-92/100 PP

"The 2014 Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Aux Boudots, matured in 50% new oak, has an endearing, quite luscious bouquet that actually reminds me of Patrice & Michèl Rion: dark...

90/100 PP

"A proprietary red wine made from a blend of equal parts Nebbiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Barbera, the 1997 Pin vino da tavola presents an outstanding combination of concentrated...