Marcel Deiss, Riesling Schoenenbourg Size:12x750ml Gaja's 2008 Brunello di Montalcino

Gaja's 2008 Brunello di Montalcino Rennina jumps from the glass with vibrant aromas and flavors

A classy effort that should reward mid to even longer-term cellaring

olive and Indian spices

even a touch reserved

crisp and well-defined with a fine acid thread

Marcel Deiss, Riesling Schoenenbourg Size:12x750ml Gaja's 2008 Brunello di MontalcinoMellow, rich notes of baked pear on this wine's nose come with sultana richness and an edge of honey. The medium sweet palate turns the volume up on every flavor. Ripeness, roundness and a honeyed, slightly bitter edge give the wine contour. The smooth texture is wondrous. This wine is warm, round and rich, but oh so balanced. Drink by 2045. Anne Krebiehl MW