After liking a recent 1998 regular and liking even more the ‘99 regular, I was looking forward to a DDO “reserve”, But was a bit disappointed. There’s some black cherry fruit, but it’s lost without any structure, neither acidic or tannic. What’s the point? Unsure if vintage, bottling, or bottle. C+
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Outstanding wine. Decanted for 1 hour. Beautiful delicate fruit of cherry and ripe plum intertwined with loamy forest floor. The constituents are subtle and sublime. This is great wine that has stood the test of time. The tannins and acid are all still in balance making a wonderful drinking experience.
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11/24/2023 - DaleW wrote:
After liking a recent 1998 regular and liking even more the ‘99 regular, I was looking forward to a DDO “reserve”, But was a bit disappointed. There’s some black cherry fruit, but it’s lost without any structure, neither acidic or tannic. What’s the point? Unsure if vintage, bottling, or bottle. C+
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4/3/2013 - ataraxy Likes this wine: 92 Points
Perfectly aged. bright red fruit flavors, cranberries- delicious.
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9/11/2010 - Scottlmatthews wrote: 94 Points
Outstanding wine. Decanted for 1 hour. Beautiful delicate fruit of cherry and ripe plum intertwined with loamy forest floor. The constituents are subtle and sublime. This is great wine that has stood the test of time. The tannins and acid are all still in balance making a wonderful drinking experience.
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5/6/2009 - jlgnml wrote: 92 Points
IWFSC May luncheon (Cafe Matou in Chicago): Bursting with sweet cherry. Out of magnum. Decanted for 1/2 hours. Outstanding.
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4/1/2007 - Redteeth wrote:
Better than the last bottle and opened up after about 45 minutes. Still not what I hoped for when I bought them.
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2/14/2007 - Redteeth wrote:
Never really developed into the wine I was hoping for. It was a bit thin and astringent. I suggest that remaining bottles be drunk soon.
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8/27/2005 - T&A wrote: 82 Points
Not a great year. Thin.
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3/24/2004 - Burgundy Al wrote: 85 Points
Some good hints of smoky red cherry, but this is already past its prime. Structure has outlasted the fruit.
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