Al Shikoh

9.4

Deep ruby color. Dark berries and cherry liqueur on the nose with undertones of red licorice and garrigue. Concentrated dark, brambly fruit and light, dusty tannins on the palate with a long finish. — 8 years ago

with Kelly

Geoff Troup

Sales Eder Brothers, Cellar Fine Wines

9.2

This is a really incredible bottle of wine, and a great value even at 25+ a bottle. Some light cherry, dusty woody tannins, and some gamey meat at the end. Had this vintage 6 months ago and it was not the same wine. This is evolving month by month in the bottle. — 9 years ago

Ryan Vento

9.3

Absolutely lovely; dry and dusty. Great way to kick off our stay at Big Cedar. — 9 years ago

with Krystal

Phil Callaghan

9.4

Really nice savoury wine with a juicy fruit backbone. Dusty and nice fine tannins. Drying but not overtly. — 9 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Not quite as sensational as our bottle in February due to storage differences. Cooked fruit of; rhubarb, raspberries, strawberries, dusty crush stones, leather, dark vanilla barrel toast, black earth and pebbles, black tea, hint of mushroom. Finishes soft and elegant with just a touch of funk. Hope you all enjoyed Christmas!!! — 10 years ago

Les Huisman

9.2

11 years old, and delicious. Dusty sweet fruit and elegance. 2004 vintage. — 10 years ago

with Justin

Chris England

9.5

Stunning gorgeous old world Rioja in an awesome year @ £75 that's drinking just lovely in a Zalto Burg glass 👍

🍷 Garnet cherry red w/ brick wall

👃 Smokey burnt oak, old sweaty leather, crushed ripe black cherry, caramel, sherry, herbs, earth, dusty cellar, red currant, potpourri & cocoa dust w/ liquorice hint - I ❤️ the 💨

👄 Med smooth balanced body of slight tart & sweet bruised red cherry soaked in earth, oak, sweet liquorice & cocoa - happy mouth 😃

🎯 Long earthy oak cherry linger 👊💥 — 8 years ago

Lenard Henson

9.8

Lenard had this 9 years ago

with Somer

Dexter Freeburg

9.0

Nice and dusty, tobacco and chocolate cherry. Paired well with sautéed green beans dish — 9 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.2

Rust...dusty and dried tertiary beauty of red fruits, spice, leather and forest floor...fun and actually better than the last bottle!

Should have used the #durand! Old Bordeaux transforms into a much wider spectrum of cuisine pairing. We had this with a seared duck breast and confit leg...excellent match! — 9 years ago

William Hughes

9.0

Ready to drink. Dusty tannins, earth, oriental rug, and dark red fruit. — 10 years ago

Steve Schmidt

9.2

1999: dusty nose, lovely perfume. My favorite of the '99s. — 10 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.6

Dusty red fruit, chicory, long and building finish. Very special. — 11 years ago

Joe Lucca

9.2

Dusty, briary fruit. Smokey tobacco and molasses. The palate shows dark berries, cassis, and subtle spice. Tight, grippy tannins. Finishes with some blueberry and black plum. — 9 years ago

with Diana

Matt

9.4

Dusty, cigar ash, R. Apple skins, dried earth, spices, dried herbs, smoke. Structurally this wine is very sound with vibrant acid and tannin still holding on. Almost Nebbiolo-like in texture and elegance. Very pretty and beautiful. — 9 years ago

Jim Wagonfeld

9.3

Text book Brunello at a peak. Smooth dusty cherry on a structured backbone. No evidence of the hot vintage. Just a lovely bottle. years to go. — 9 years ago

with Roy and Judy

Cory Fierro

9.8

1990 vintage.

Gifted a taste from a guest who brought this in and it was superb. Red berries, dusty old boxes, earth, florals, this wine had a box for every note and you could check off every one of them. It was superior in terms of fine tannins and silken texture and was just amazing. — 10 years ago

Jimmy Smith

Director, West and North London Wine School

9.1

The way C Classico should be. Purely red fruit, rose petals, earthy minerality, cedar and tobacco oak. Medium to light bodied, fresh and acidic, sour red cherry, cranberry and and a lovely long dusty oak finish. Good purity — 10 years ago

Mike Kerr

9.7

From a warm year but not overly fruit driven. Great dusty qualities — 11 years ago

with Kathy and Michael

Scott Kirkpatrick

9.0

This was fantastic. Lots of earthy, dusty preserved red fruit. Not too tannic, but definitely still pretty tight. I'm so glad I have another bottle! — 12 years ago