Excellent Barolo, all of the notes of old leather, tobacco, etc. that the professional reviewers mention, but just plain great with a pasta and Bolognese sauce. Still has several years left. My last bottle, wish I had (several) more.
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Decant for two hours. Still drinking well. Coffee tar some floral notes. Dark fruit. Tannins are there but rounded. Some complexity. Overall very enjoyable
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This is a good bottle. Complex truffle, earthiness and red fruit. Cedary as it opens counterbalanced by well judged acidity, palpable tannin and length. Best showing yet. Will be wonderful in another 5 years.
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Decanted for 1/2 hour. Drank through the night. Well, well, well. Young ruby color. A sweet perfume of cherry fruit that envelops the nose. Food friendly acidity with soft tannin. Light to medium body. Coats the mouth with a smooth cherry and rich chocolate finish. Good length. Outstanding nose. Overall, an excellent 1999.
Okay, it got even better on the second day. The acidity has mellow out and the nose has improved even further. Cedar and sour cherry. A well structured and harmonious wine. Overall outstanding. 91 points. I am not sure why it cost 130 on some website. I got it for more than half that price.
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1/6/2019 - sfwineguy Likes this wine: 94 Points
Excellent Barolo, all of the notes of old leather, tobacco, etc. that the professional reviewers mention, but just plain great with a pasta and Bolognese sauce. Still has several years left. My last bottle, wish I had (several) more.
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5/13/2017 - Chchen wrote: 92 Points
Decant for two hours. Still drinking well. Coffee tar some floral notes. Dark fruit. Tannins are there but rounded. Some complexity. Overall very enjoyable
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11/24/2011 - danstrings wrote: 88 Points
Dark, inky, high toned nose (almost a touch of VA) with noticeable oak. Juicy and sexy, showing just a tad of development. A bit mixed on this.
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9/11/2010 - acheng wrote: 91 Points
This is a good bottle. Complex truffle, earthiness and red fruit. Cedary as it opens counterbalanced by well judged acidity, palpable tannin and length. Best showing yet. Will be wonderful in another 5 years.
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3/27/2009 - acheng wrote: 91 Points
This has improved. Fabulous cedary, cherry and plum. Tangy acidity with great structure and balance. Good to go. Outstanding.
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6/29/2007 - acheng wrote: 90 Points
Brought to a local Italian restaurant. Decanted and drank immediately. Consistent notes. Plum and sour cherry. Medium length. Went well with the food.
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6/4/2007 - acheng wrote: 89 Points
Decanted for 1/2 hour. Drank through the night. Well, well, well. Young ruby color. A sweet perfume of cherry fruit that envelops the nose. Food friendly acidity with soft tannin. Light to medium body. Coats the mouth with a smooth cherry and rich chocolate finish. Good length. Outstanding nose. Overall, an excellent 1999.
Okay, it got even better on the second day. The acidity has mellow out and the nose has improved even further. Cedar and sour cherry. A well structured and harmonious wine. Overall outstanding. 91 points. I am not sure why it cost 130 on some website. I got it for more than half that price.
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3/10/2007 - wineismylife wrote:
Tasted at an offline. No notes this time. Sorry.
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2/13/2004 - peternelson wrote: 91 Points
Red Carpet: Grt dark dried frt & prunes; round, dry t’s, burnt raisins, grt, complex.
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