Who do you think has the finest touch in rating Brunello?
As I find scores all over the place
-Wine spectator
-jancis Robinson
-anthony galloni
-james suckling
-Tim Atkins
-Other
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Longboarder and Jochems.
As for the pros, I don't pay much attention, but I do know that JS is a joke.
As for the pros, I don't pay much attention, but I do know that JS is a joke.
Vt2It, That is a very kind remark you made!
I think that JS has lost track over the past years. At least until the '01 BdM vintage I found his notes quite useful. Galloni has been the most consistent IMO.
And even though I often have different preferences than Bruce Sanderson (and resulting ratings), I do think his notes are often quite good.
BTW, I have to skip my usual spring visit to Montalcino this year because I'm too busy with my company. And it doesn't help that I have no high expectations of the '08 vintage...
I have to wait and see what is left for me when I am there on holiday in July.
I think that JS has lost track over the past years. At least until the '01 BdM vintage I found his notes quite useful. Galloni has been the most consistent IMO.
And even though I often have different preferences than Bruce Sanderson (and resulting ratings), I do think his notes are often quite good.
BTW, I have to skip my usual spring visit to Montalcino this year because I'm too busy with my company. And it doesn't help that I have no high expectations of the '08 vintage...
I have to wait and see what is left for me when I am there on holiday in July.
I'm pretty sure you might be able to find a bottle or two in July Albert. 
JS did go off the rails, score inflation through the roof and a penchant for over- ripe, dare I say Merlot blends. I see Galloni starting down the same path.
JS did go off the rails, score inflation through the roof and a penchant for over- ripe, dare I say Merlot blends. I see Galloni starting down the same path.
Albert,
I will also be there in July so maybe we can share a brunello or two...or three!
I tasted a lot of the 08's and they were all over the place. It is truly a reflection of the zone and the skills of the winemaker. Some were very good but others substandard.
I will also be there in July so maybe we can share a brunello or two...or three!
I tasted a lot of the 08's and they were all over the place. It is truly a reflection of the zone and the skills of the winemaker. Some were very good but others substandard.
quote:Originally posted by Vt2It:
Longboarder and Jochems.
+1
I could add many more from this board, but...
Of the professionals, Galloni, hands down, no questions asked, is my most trusted on Berunello and all of Italy, actually.
add futuronic and otisabdul to my list
quote:Originally posted by Stefania Wine:
add futuronic and otisabdul to my list
+1
Those two should think about creating an Italian Wine Rag.
I don’t follow wine ratings much anymore, but if you are looking for good coverage, I think Bruce Sanderson has done a great job covering Italy for the mag.