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Wayne Gretzky Estates

No. 99 Cabernet Franc Syrah 2022

Delish! One of my fav reds at a decent price! — 8 months ago

Domaine Jamet

Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2005

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

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Quilceda Creek

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

A rich crimson in colour with a little bricking developing - a tawny rim. Aromas of cassis, plum and dark chocolate on the nose. Smooth and silky with black currant - totally balanced with resolved tannins. The proverbial iron fist in the velvet glove - great density. See previous notes - I’ve never seen this for sale in Australia. Bought this from Vinfolio in San Francisco and was immediately impressed. A world class new world Cabernet - just gorgeous. 100 points from Robert Parker and also Jeb Dunnuck - tempted to do the same - I settled on 99. The best wine I’ve had this year. — 4 years ago

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@Severn Goodwin Absolutely Severn. When son Hugh was at University of Oregon I got Vinfolio to ship to Eugene in 2005/6 and I took home in luggage. Well worth the effort.
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Looking at those dates I would have purchased later than that given the wine is a 2005.

Julicher Estate

99 Rows Pinot Noir

Fruit driven pinot noir. — 6 years ago

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. — 10 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!!!

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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Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2001

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Here is a fabulous 99 point wine by Robert Parker.

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Great nose of blueberries, blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, earth, vanilla, Mediterranean spices, espresso, cola, light herbs, chocolates, tobacco and black pepper.

Full bodied, smooth and elegant, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black cherries, figs, cedar, chocolates, vanilla, licorice, spices, tobacco, herbs, light earth, cola and peppercorn.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley.

Showing nice balance and a great mouthfeel. Round and rich. Elegant and smooth.

This 22 year old still has a lot of power in it, and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 10 years.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours of airtime.

So soft and powerful, with a great nose. This is a gorgeous wine right now.

A blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot and 3% Malbec. Aged in all new French oak barrels for 24 months.

13.9% alcohol by volume.

96 points.

$250.
— 2 years ago

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@Dawn E. very much so 🍷

Cliff Lede Vineyards

Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

An elegant, full-body Cabernet that paired perfectly with an incredible Tomahawk steak. The perfect bottle to celebrate our anniversary! RP gave this 99 points in 2016 and I think it deserves 100 points today. Thanks for recommending this @Billy L. , it was such a great tasting at Cliff Lede. I am lucky to have you as my sommelier! — 5 years ago

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Happy Anniversary! Great time at Cliff Lede years ago & happy the ToKalon was singing! 🍇🍷👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Laura Milton

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It was a magnificent bottle! 💃🏼🍷🥩

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