PODERE POGGIO SCALETTE | IL CARBONAIONE 2006 | 96/100
"Amazing dark color for a Sangiovese. Mind-blowing aromas of crushed blackberries, violets and blueberries, with sandalwood undertones. Full-bodied, with silky and focused tannins and beautiful, rich and subtle flavors. It lasts for minutes on the palate. Best ever from this estate, which is owned by legendary winemaker Vittorio Fiore. Sangiovese. Best from 2011 through 2017". - JS

PODERE POGGIO SCALETTE | PIANTONAIA 2006 |96/100
"Dark in color, with fabulous aromas of crushed blackberry, blueberry and black licorice. Deep and brooding. Full-bodied, with amazing flavors of intense fruit, toasty oak and fresh acidity. Goes on and on. Sangiovese. Not imported into the U.S. Best from 2010 through 2015. 50 cases made.” - JS

AZ. AGR. MOCALI | BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO VIGNA DELLE RAUNATE RISERVA 2004 |96/100
"This is a wine full of new wood that gives green coffee bean and intensely ripe fruit aromas. Very juicy and rich¿the power is all there¿then the finish shows dark fruits that are wonderfully ripe yet sweet and subtle. Best after 2011. 165 cases made.” - JS