90/100 PP

"The exceptional 1999 Monpra is a proprietary blend of 50% Nebbiolo, 40% Barbera, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon aged 18 months in barrel. Its dark ruby/purple color is accompanied by...

87/100 PP

"A medium dark ruby color is followed by aromas of sweet currants and new oak in this moderately intense, soft, low acid, charming St.-Estephe. The wine possesses sweet tanni...

"Parcels of old vines 60-100 years in age, planted in soils of great character and complexity, provide the grapes for this wine. They are picked when fully mature and meticulously sorted by hand to fu...

95/100 PP

"Rivetti's blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Nebbiolo, the 1999 Pin Monferrarto Rosso, is an exotic, ripe, luxuriously intense effort displaying extravagant flavors that border on e...

Die durchschnittlich 40 Jahre alten Reben des Pinot Noir SD stammen aus der Steilage Bühlertäler Engelsfselsen. Eine maschinelle Bearbeitung des bis zu 75 Prozent steilen Hanges ist nicht möglich. Der...

"1999 was an exceptional year, starting with a dry winter, leading to a fresh spring and good flowering (although yields were reduced by lack of water). Summer was mild; July and August were cloudy; S...

94/100 PP

"The 1999 Hermitage blanc is a glorious effort. It is a 1,000-case blend of 80% Marsanne and 20% Roussanne, all from Les Rocoules, Maison Blanche, l'Ermite, and Peleat. It is a...

93/100 PP

"Deep plum, currant, and mineral notes emerge from the concentrated, beautifully balanced, pure 1999 Haut Brion. It seems to be cut from the same mold as years such as 1979 and 19...

100/100 PP

"The 1999 Cote Rotie La Turque reveals notes of toasty vanilla and espresso in addition to Asian spices, mocha, pepper, blackberries, creosote, and roasted meats. The exotic perfum...