Napa Valley, California, USA
It’s not going to get better than how it’s drinking now. ‘99 has acidity, structure,
Fruit intact but has aged flavors.
It’s not going to get better than how it’s drinking now. ‘99 has acidity, structure,
Fruit intact but has aged flavors.
Rich, structured and with nice tertiary flavors as it sits nearly at its peak. There is a bit of off-putting capsicum both on the nose and the finish, however, but it continued lesson over time. Blackberries and currants, tobacco, green bell pepper, cedar and graphite. Medium length on the finish. Tannins not yet fully resolved so a decent amount of life left. A fun wine to find deep in the cellar, but will still never be my style.
Rich, structured and with nice tertiary flavors as it sits nearly at its peak. There is a bit of off-putting capsicum both on the nose and the finish, however, but it continued lesson over time. Blackberries and currants, tobacco, green bell pepper, cedar and graphite. Medium length on the finish. Tannins not yet fully resolved so a decent amount of life left. A fun wine to find deep in the cellar, but will still never be my style.
Oct 1st, 2020
Outstanding..,great acidity, good fruit,well balanced...many years to go
Outstanding..,great acidity, good fruit,well balanced...many years to go
Dec 25th, 2016Smells like cedar and incense. Not usually my thing but very good.
Smells like cedar and incense. Not usually my thing but very good.
Jan 25th, 2015
Simply put, this is a great vintage. Even after 27 years, the wine continues to evolve in the glass with every sip. This Bordeaux blend was dark in color, with a fruity bouquet, high acid, and a long, dynamic finish. Lots of tertiary flavors; some hints of dark, black fruit and tobacco with earthy undertones. The mouthfeel was soft and smooth. This wine is at it’s peak. Paired with charred lamb skewers and mushroom risotto.
Simply put, this is a great vintage. Even after 27 years, the wine continues to evolve in the glass with every sip. This Bordeaux blend was dark in color, with a fruity bouquet, high acid, and a long, dynamic finish. Lots of tertiary flavors; some hints of dark, black fruit and tobacco with earthy undertones. The mouthfeel was soft and smooth. This wine is at it’s peak. Paired with charred lamb skewers and mushroom risotto.
Dec 12th, 2024
Drink now. Liked the ‘98 better a few months ago.
Drink now. Liked the ‘98 better a few months ago.
Oct 1st, 2022Just have a second to jot a note while Friendsgiving is going on. This is remarkable. So much balance with fruit and everything I drink in young wine balancing with the age and tertiary stuff. It’s awesome. Happy Friendsgiving to my Delectable friends. I hope you have a great holiday.
Just have a second to jot a note while Friendsgiving is going on. This is remarkable. So much balance with fruit and everything I drink in young wine balancing with the age and tertiary stuff. It’s awesome. Happy Friendsgiving to my Delectable friends. I hope you have a great holiday.
Nov 18th, 2018Great bottle. Real treat if you can find it.
Great bottle. Real treat if you can find it.
Nov 26th, 2015
Contributed by the handsome one (in his words). Drinking well!
Contributed by the handsome one (in his words). Drinking well!
Aug 8th, 2015