Wine Spectator web site visitors picked Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino 1997 as THE "Wine of the Year" in their end of year reader poll. Here is what they had to say…

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 It's that time of year again - - Wine Spectator's Top 100 wines of 2002 have been picked, including the Wine of the Year. With scores of 90 points or above, respectable availability and all but six wines coming in under $100, there's a lot to like in this year's edition. How many of these luminaries have you had the chance to taste or purchase? And if you were to create your own Top 100 list, which wine would reign supreme? Share your top opinions in our Weekly Poll.

 If it were up to you, what wine would you choose to be Wine of the Year, and why?

 No. 1 CASTELLO BANFI Brunello di Montalcino 1997

"94 points, $50 a bottle and 32,000 cases? Hard to beat. Plus this was the year of the great Brunellos."