David Kline

9.5

Black cherry and plum tart emerging through aromas of violets dotting brown breads, shiitake and black oak. Cinnamon, cedar and clove coalesce. Raspberry reduction with currants. Hints of mints. Tart cherry palate brings cherry reduction and black currants, tons of dark cedar wrapped cigar, tart blackberry, peppercorn and cinnamon stick. Green notes suggest this is still young and half-blossomed despite the quarter century. Grainy tannins, though rounded.



#pontetcanet #chateaupontetcanet #pauillac #appellationpauillaccontrôlée #1999 #1999bordeaux #bordeaux #misenbouteilleauchâteau #leftbank #leftbankbordeaux #bordeauxrouge #grandcruclasséen1855 — a year ago

Benjamin Temple

9.2

#1999 — 8 years ago

Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

9.0

17 year old Grand Reserva Rioja for 20 dollars. How do you do it K&L? Anyways, I drank this a few years back and it was a bit fresher and more alive then, but it’s still drinking well today. Lots of dusty cedar and that wonderfully polarizing American oak spice forms the basis of wine’s structure and tannin. There’s great acidity here too. Not the greatest wine in the world, but definitely a fantastic value considering its age. #1999 #K&L #Value — 9 years ago

with Raymond and Kate

David Kline

9.5

Jamaica allspice submerged in black cherry, black raisin, African violets, red roses, cooked poppyseed, grilled, wine marinated steak with rosemary garnish. The palate is silky with medium mouthfeel and stealthy tannic hooks are whisked away like burrs and prickles on a satin sock. Sweet Connecticut wrap of tobacco is assisted by a minute mocha and black peppercorn. This took a while to open, surprisingly, but well worth the wait!


#sassicaia #marchesiincisadellarochetta #bolgherisassicaia #1999 #tenutasanguido #bolgheri #vinorosso #italianwine #imbottigliatoallOrigine #italia #supertuscan — 2 years ago

Kristie Tacey

8.7

Herbaceous, bell pepper, earth, violets, smoky, brown sugar #1999 — 7 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.8

One of the best examples of large scale wine production at an ultra-high quality level. DP always brings it and we caught this one in a great place right now tasting like a Grand Cru White Burgundy. Rich and layered, with a long and fresh finish. It still retains excellent bubbles at 17 years of age. A density in the body must come from the Pinot Noir. #1999 #rarelyhappens #anniversary #noexcuses — 8 years ago

Bridget Stankiewicz

9.2

SavennièrYES. Worthwhile Cheninigans. All the puns. #1999 #thatCOLOR — 9 years ago

Sage Shimoda

9.1

Tenuta Guado al Tasso (Antinori) Bolgheri Superiore 1999

Plum, fig, leather, mushroom, dried dark fruits, shaved chocolate with a medium body. Probably past its peak.

プラム、フィグ、レザー、マッシュルーム、ドライフルーツ、チョコレートなど。ミディアムボディー。ピークを過ぎているかも。

#wine #redwine #supertuscan #guadoaltasso #1999 #italy #italianwines #ワイン #スーパータスカン #イタリアンワイン #赤ワイン — 6 years ago

Sage Shimoda

9.1

VIADER Napa Valley 1999

Dark chocolate, cocoa, cherry, plum, cedar with peppery notes. Slightly oxdized with a funky nose at first. Cabernet Franc contributes to this rounded softness.

ダークチョコレート、ココア、チェリー、プラム、シダーウッドや黒胡椒など。開けたては少し酸化が進んだようなファンキーな香り。カベルネフランが多くブレンドされているからか、とても優しい、柔らかな舌触り。

#wine #redwine #viader #napavalley #1999 #cabernet #cabernetfranc #californiawine #california #agingpotential #カリフォルニアワイン #赤ワイン #カベルネソービニヨン #カベルネフラン #ヴィアディア #ナパ — 6 years ago

Vanessa Nguyen Luna

9.8

Pairing with green tea tiramisu. — 9 years ago