For not being a Pinot fan or drinker, this wasn’t bad, especially for a ‘99; but what do I know. Great nose of cherries and minerality. Wine was crisp with decent spice and a pleasurable texture. Medium finish.
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Holding up well. A bit of barnyard funk mixes with spice on the nose but the funk does not carry through on the palate. Seems just a bit closed and didn't open up too terribly much over the course of 2 hours. Still, quite rich and nice.
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1999 Wines - Served Blind @ Conrads: Served blind. I considered this a real treat to try. Not sure it lived up to what I hoped. In some ways it still seemed tight but the balance was amiss.
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Opened for about 15 minutes but not decanted. Taken to the Wood Tavern for MBC's birthday. About a 1/4" of clarity at the edge of the glass. Strong nose of dark spice and citrus rind. On the palate: dark undulating layers of spice, citrus and notes of dry caramel. Ends with spicy citrus finish. For a short while, the heat was noticeable and then subsided. This is fully mature, but shows no sign of decline. Very Good.
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12/26/2018 - ajfret01 Likes this wine:
Mature and complex.
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12/25/2018 - Nothung Likes this wine: 92 Points
Mature, perhaps a bit past its peak, but still drinking beautifully.
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12/16/2018 - PMJak11 wrote: 91 Points
For not being a Pinot fan or drinker, this wasn’t bad, especially for a ‘99; but what do I know. Great nose of cherries and minerality. Wine was crisp with decent spice and a pleasurable texture. Medium finish.
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2/22/2017 - Nothung Likes this wine: 90 Points
Still drinking beautifully.
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6/17/2014 - docjer wrote: 87 Points
- Ruby color - Bouquet developed gradually and was pleasant. Ok finish, eaten with salmon and was pleasant.
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8/7/2011 - winotoo wrote: 90 Points
Holding up well. A bit of barnyard funk mixes with spice on the nose but the funk does not carry through on the palate. Seems just a bit closed and didn't open up too terribly much over the course of 2 hours. Still, quite rich and nice.
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12/13/2009 - peternelson wrote: 87 Points
Conrad’s:; Rasp. jam,--really... haeavy, chewy, juicy, hot. Hmmm. very young and too big, and kinda strange syrah like
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12/13/2009 - jasonh wrote:
1999 Wines - Served Blind @ Conrads: Served blind. I considered this a real treat to try. Not sure it lived up to what I hoped. In some ways it still seemed tight but the balance was amiss.
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12/13/2009 - WetRock wrote:
EWG Parties Like It's 1999 (Conrad Greens Abode): Served blind. Big nose of dark fruits and black cherry with some heat. Vibrant palate with ample sweet dark cherry fruits.
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12/20/2008 - tanglenet wrote:
Opened for about 15 minutes but not decanted. Taken to the Wood Tavern for MBC's birthday. About a 1/4" of clarity at the edge of the glass. Strong nose of dark spice and citrus rind. On the palate: dark undulating layers of spice, citrus and notes of dry caramel. Ends with spicy citrus finish. For a short while, the heat was noticeable and then subsided. This is fully mature, but shows no sign of decline. Very Good.
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