Maader 99

Wayne Gretzky Estates

No. 99 Cabernet Franc Syrah 2022

Delish! One of my fav reds at a decent price! — 6 months ago

Château Palmer

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2019

Paul K
9.5

Got a great deal on 6 pack of these two Bordeaux greats. Both got scores of 99, but the range of scores was pretty wide for both as well. I know I have to lay them down for 10 years+ but I wanted to try both for a baseline.
The Palmer is showing a lot more than the Ducru. It’s very enjoyable now! Nose is fantastic if a touch muted but still get nice cedar, black cherry, hint of floral, and something herbal. The palate is slate, cherry, blackberry, and currant. Not muted or closed in the least, but the slate thing overlays the fruit. Does that make sense? Help me describe that.
All in all I love this wine. Can’t hardly wait for 10 years from now. Guessing I won’t!
— 2 years ago

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James K

James K

I just picked up some of these two as well! Thanks for taking the hit and doing the early research. Much appreciated.
Deborah M

Deborah M

Beautiful 🤩!!
Paul K

Paul K

Thanks @Deborah M ! You’ve been on a tear lately!!!

Quilceda Creek

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

The 2004 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon is a scintillating wine that is showing marvelously at this juncture. The nose is gorgeous and intense right out of the gate with bright red and dark fruits with chocolate, sagebrush, cherry tomato and blueberry compote that all collide in the glass. Lighter herbal tones come into play after the bottle has been opened more than two hours. The palate takes on an incredible elegance and silky mouthfeel. While obviously rich, this is quite well-balanced. The texture gives the err of decadence. With refined tannins, the wine has tremendous richness, yet relies on great finesse with blueberry cordial, black tea, exotic spices and mocha flavors. The exceedingly long finish lingers in this exciting fifteen year old Cabernet. This incredible wine is peaking now so enjoy it over the next five years as there is no reason to wait on this heavyhitter. Drink 2019-2023- 99 — 6 years ago

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@Dr. Owen Bargreen Dr. Cheers 🍷
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@P A Such a great wine my friend 🍷👌
Hugh O'Riordan

Hugh O'Riordan

Great review . I love their wines

Château Musar

Bekaa Valley Red Blend 2001

Beautiful wine. Slightly prefer the 1999, which I had last night. The ‘99 was musty and tasted lots of mushrooms. The ‘01 is still earthy, but fruitier. Dark fruits, with a bit of tobacco and cedar. — 8 months ago

Wayne Gretzky Estates

No. 99 Ontario Baco Noir 2018

Subtle red wine. Drinking with Lisa after a long work week. Fruity with a hint of spicy was — 5 years ago

Julicher Estate

99 Rows Pinot Noir

Fruit driven pinot noir. — 6 years ago

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2000

Served blind with the 99 Dominus. This was really singing & their best wine since the great 89/90 vintages. Rich & dense berry fruits with cedar, leather, graphite & tobacco — 6 years ago

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Domaine Jamet

Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2005

Still very primary that couldn’t compete with the 99 — 2 years ago

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Marchesi Antinori

Badia a Passignano Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese 1997

Side by side testing the 97 and 99...the 99 was much better with still a good tannic backbone and length. Both however were still very much alive. — 5 years ago

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Cliff Lede Vineyards

Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Jeb 💯 Parker/Lisa 99, so pretty consistent scores on the 15. The 16 rated out the same.
For a detailed review see
@David T’s comments, he typically Plagiarizes my mental notes💬 🤔 🤔
— 6 years ago

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@Paul T- Huntington Beach You’re getting better! Almost ready for Delectable Wine Improv October 10/11-10/13.
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To Kalon #1
Paul T HB

Paul T HB

2nd day plus 4 hour decant needed,