540 Paolo Scavino Barolo Carobric 1997 Piemonte 12 bottles $700-1,000
545 Umberto Cesari Liano 1997 Bologna 12 bottles $150-225
541 Fontodi Flaccianello Della Pieve 1997 Tuscany “The 1997 Flaccianello della Pieve wraps around the palate with endless layers of dark fruit. In 1997 the grapes were very small because the intense heat of the year dehydrated the fruit. Dark red berries, pomegranate, spices, smoke, licorice, anise and rose petals burst from the glass with notable energy, power and grace. Even with all of its intensity, the 1997 is beautifully balanced from start to finish. This racy, full-bodied Flaccianello can be enjoyed today or cellared for up to a decade. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022.” A. Galloni for TWA, 95 pts. 06/12 9 bottles $600-900
546 Mixed Italian Barone Cornacchia Montepulciano D’abruzzo Le Coste 1997 (3 bts) Francesco Boschis Dolcetto di Dogliani Vigna Dei Prey 1998 (9 bts) 12 bottles $125-200
542 Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggio 1997 Tuscany “The dark ruby/purple-hued 1997 Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggio offers a stunning aromatic display of jammy black fruits, balsam wood, dried herbs, licorice, and a Provencal/ garrigue smell. Some peppery notes even came through. Full-bodied, concentrated, and fat, with high glycerin levels, a chewy, plush, succulent personality, sweet tannin, gobs of fruit, and a long, heady finish, this 1997 is already disarmingly delicious, but should age nicely for 12-15 years.” R. Parker for TWA, 92 pts. 08/00 10 bottles $350-500
548 Mixed Italian Falesco Montiano 2000 (5 bts) Fontodi Chianti Classico Vigna del Sorbo Riserva 1997 (1 bt) Stefano Farina Le Bocce Chianti Classico Riserva 1997 (6 bts) 12 bottles $225-350
543 Morisfarms Morellino di Scansano 1997 Tuscany 10 bottles $250-375 544 Mixed Tuscan Wines Capannelle Vino da Tavola 1995 (1 bt) Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Cerretalto 2000 (1 bt) Tenuta di Riseccoli Chianti Classico 1997 (2 bts) Terreno Chianti Classico 1997 (1 bt) Tuscany 5 bottles $125-200
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547 Mixed Italian Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 1998 (5 bts) Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 1997 (7 bts) 12 bottles $400-600
549 Mixed Iberian Wines Casa de la Ermita Jumilla Crianza 2001 (9 bts) Casa De Santar Dao Reserva Vinho Tinto 1998 (8 bts) Castell del Remei Gotim Bru 2000 (10 bts) Raimat Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva 1997 (9 bts) 36 bottles $400-600 550 Mixed California Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 (5 bts) two with signs of old seepage Franciscan Meritage Magnificat 1997 (7 bts) 12 bottles $600-900 551 Mixed 1997 California Cabernet Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon Knights Valley 1997 (4 bts) Guenoc Cabernet Sauvignon North Coast 1997 (4 bts) 8 bottles $150-250
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552 Mixed California Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 (1 bt) Gallo of Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon Stefani 1996 (1 bt) Justin Isosceles 2000 (2 bts) Cabernet Sauvignon 1998 (2 bts) Raymond Vineyard & Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 1998 (6 bts) 12 bottles $350-500 553 Mixed California Artesa Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 (1 bt) Mt. Eden Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 1997 (4 bts) St. Supery Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 (4 bts) Merlot 2002 (1 bt) Stonegate Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 (1 bt) 11 bottles $400-600 554 Mixed Oregon Pinot Noir Benton Lane Pinot Noir 2001 (2 bts) St. Innocent Pinot Noir Shea Vineyard 1999 (9 bts) 11 bottles $300-450 555 Penfolds Grange 1998 South Australia 1 bottle $300-450 556 Mixed Australian Wines Barton Vale Shiraz Barossa Heritage 2001 (8 bts) Kaesler Stonehorse 2001 (8 bts) Penfolds Bin 389 1997 (7 bts) 23 bottles $600-900 557 Mixed Australian Shiraz Ausvetia Shiraz 1998 (2 bts) Clarendon Hills Syrah Liandra 1998 (3 bts) Peter Lehmann Shiraz The Barossa 1999 (1 bt) 6 bottles $175-275 558 Mixed Australian Wines Hewitson Shiraz L’Oizeau 1998 (2 bts) Rosemount Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Show Reserve Coonawarra 1997 (1 bt) Grenache Syrah Mourvedre 1998 (9 bts) 12 bottles $250-400