Definately past it's peak. Still drinking reasonably well but on the decline now. Fruit turning lightly vegetal and finish is truncated. Would like to have tasted this two years ago. Was fortunate to have a friend open 99, 00 and 01 for us at dinner, all Robert Thomas. 00 was my favorite of the three but all were clearly over the hill. 99 was pretty rough. 01 was drinking fairly well with a little more vibrancy than the 2000. Also opened a couple of 2000 Kynsi's (Julia Vineyard, Edna Valley) that were in a similar state.
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Enjoyed this bottle in the yard on a beautiful day. Very light and lean is style. Light citrus and hints of apples. Better flavor as the wine gets a little warmer. I appreciate the restrained style, aging quite nicely. Thank Wes!
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2000 J Vineyards & Winery Pinot Noir Robert Thomas Russian River Valley
10/28/2008 - Briggs720 wrote: 86 Points
Definately past it's peak. Still drinking reasonably well but on the decline now. Fruit turning lightly vegetal and finish is truncated. Would like to have tasted this two years ago. Was fortunate to have a friend open 99, 00 and 01 for us at dinner, all Robert Thomas. 00 was my favorite of the three but all were clearly over the hill. 99 was pretty rough. 01 was drinking fairly well with a little more vibrancy than the 2000. Also opened a couple of 2000 Kynsi's (Julia Vineyard, Edna Valley) that were in a similar state.
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2001 Clos Pepe Estate Chardonnay
8/3/2008 - Briggs720 wrote: 88 Points
Enjoyed this bottle in the yard on a beautiful day. Very light and lean is style. Light citrus and hints of apples. Better flavor as the wine gets a little warmer. I appreciate the restrained style, aging quite nicely. Thank Wes!
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1996 Domaine du Vieux Lazaret Châteauneuf-du-Pape
7/27/2008 - Briggs720 wrote: flawed
Yuck! Extremely vegetal. A total loss :(
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