December 26, 2018 - Mature and complex.
December 25, 2018 - Mature, perhaps a bit past its peak, but still drinking beautifully.
December 16, 2018 - 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.
February 22, 2017 - Still drinking beautifully.
June 17, 2014 - - Ruby color - Bouquet developed gradually and was pleasant. Ok finish, eaten with salmon and was pleasant.
August 7, 2011 - 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.
December 13, 2009 - Conrad’s:; Rasp. jam,--really... haeavy, chewy, juicy, hot. Hmmm. very young and too big, and kinda strange syrah like
December 13, 2009 - 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.
December 13, 2009 - 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.
December 20, 2008 - 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.