Paul Draper’s note on the back label said this would be “at its best for the next 7-8 years” but I’m afraid he’s sold his wine a bit short. It’s still going strong after 2+ decades. Beautiful Zinfandel-driven blend with supple and ripe black fruit, smoke and vanilla spice
Paul Draper’s note on the back label said this would be “at its best for the next 7-8 years” but I’m afraid he’s sold his wine a bit short. It’s still going strong after 2+ decades. Beautiful Zinfandel-driven blend with supple and ripe black fruit, smoke and vanilla spice
Jan 11th, 2022
17+ at first I feared fruit gone nose light. After 10 minutes in glass, it expanded, fruit emerged, rich and complex nose. Bout I won't let this 1999 sit much longer
17+ at first I feared fruit gone nose light. After 10 minutes in glass, it expanded, fruit emerged, rich and complex nose. Bout I won't let this 1999 sit much longer
1 person found it helpfulJan 17th, 2015
Mason Balistreri 
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
9.3
My mom is in town so I figured it was time to open some nice wine. Like others said here, the 1999 takes some time to open up. No fruit at all at first but then you get this beautiful strawberry and licorice and that beautiful aged subtle American Oak spice blend. Great body and deep dark color that doesn't suggest it's age.
My mom is in town so I figured it was time to open some nice wine. Like others said here, the 1999 takes some time to open up. No fruit at all at first but then you get this beautiful strawberry and licorice and that beautiful aged subtle American Oak spice blend. Great body and deep dark color that doesn't suggest it's age.
Jul 15th, 2016
So good with age, tannins get round, blackcurrant jam gets evolved tones
So good with age, tannins get round, blackcurrant jam gets evolved tones
Mar 25th, 2016
Sonoma County, California, USA
