Eric Hwang

9.0

Tasting of 1999 2nd growths. Brick red with brown edges. Initial faint musty aroma suggested TCA, but it eventually dissipated, so probably not. Unfortunately, once I smell cork taint, that's all I smell in the glass. Woody, with faint red fruit flavors and good acidity. Still firm tannic finish. — 10 years ago

Maggie Nation

9.3

Woody and complex, has a lot of alcohol on the nose, but the spiciness and complex favors balance it out. Great by itself or paired with food. — 10 years ago

Alex Barty

Winemaker Blood Moon Wines, Senior Retail Assistant Blackhearts & Sparrows Wine Purveyors, Cellarhand Stonier Wines

9.2

Delicious and sense Nebb. Cherry cola, earthy/woody spice...great wine that evolved nicely — 11 years ago

Donna Bailey

9.2

Perfect blend with woody, sweet and heavenly cherry. — 10 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Blackberries, blueberry syrup, black plum, raspberries, salted caramel, vanilla, Asian spice, slightly woody/leathery, finishes long with w/juicy blueberries-raspberry fruit smoothie. — 10 years ago

Matt Lang

9.7

Beautiful wine!! Fresh, apple and clean on the nose. The taste is fresh and woody and a lovely smokey linger. I'm a huge fan — 10 years ago

Rod Waterton

9.5

Another great wine at the NOOK — 11 years ago

Alberto Chinali

9.3

Lovely Rioja, with layers of fruity, spicy and woody aromas that just make you want to sniff at your glass again and again. Balanced with a very long finish — 10 years ago

Devin Bray

9.2

Considerably less fruity than the 2007, and less woody too - I think I might actually like it better this way, as it brings all of the pleasant herb and mineral notes to the foreground. Very tasty indeed. — 10 years ago

Leigh Noir

9.9

Delicious. All over mouth feel! Woody, acidic, mouthful of berry love. — 10 years ago

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