Published in Mid November 2003
Wines, Spirits and Beers published in the Mid November 2003 issue of Wine Enthusiast Magazine.
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Niepoort 2000 Vintage Port
- Cellar Selection
- $80
A prodigious effort from a small house that’s becoming one of the Douro’s best. The fruit is massive; huge and inky and filled with blackberries and chocolate. Yet for all its size, it finishes with finesse-filled layers of flavor that fold in mint and black pepper notes.
— W.E.
(11/15/2003)
Robert Young 1999 Scion Red (Alexander Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $50
So good, it makes you want to shout. Possesses the beautifully ripe flavors that are expected of a great vintage, such as blackcurrant, cherry, white chocolate and cassis, with extra edges of smoky caramel and vanilla. The tannins are perfect, soft and easy, but as rich and complex as a Renoir. Differentiates itself from Napa with its softness and accessibility…
— S.H.
(11/15/2003)
Francis Darroze 1977 Domaine de Dupont Bas Armagnac
- $123
The first aromatic impressions include scents of mellow spirit, old oak and straw; time in the glass allows scents of palm oil, buttered wheat toast, popcorn and oak to develop. Palate entry is lean and agile; by midpalate, multilayered flavors of light caramel, maple, honey and sweet oak combine for a dazzling experience. Finishes sweet, svelte and zesty. Can…
— P.P.
(11/15/2003)
Chivas Brothers Royal Salute 50 Year Old Blended Whisky
- $10000
Full, biscuity aromas of light toffee and caramel bloom in the glass early on; later scents of honey, nutmeg and vanilla blend beautifully with the foundational aromas of toffee and caramel. Tastes of honey, marshmallow and cotton candy ignite the flavor profile; by midpalate, fruity elements, especially banana and guava, are added to the taste list but ultimately…
— P.P.
(11/15/2003)
Quinta do Noval 2000 Vintage Port (Port)
- Cellar Selection
- $65
One of the vintage’s standouts, the 2000 Quinta do Noval is incredibly rich and intense, with a density that made me think I should reach for a spoon. Chocoate and coffee, prune and date aromas; plum cake flavors. Despite the richness, there is a superb backbone of acidity and ripe tannins that suggests peak maturity is probably two decades or more away.
— J.C.
(11/15/2003)
Liparita 1999 Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- Cellar Selection
- $50
In a word, massive, a masterpiece of Napa Cabernet from a great vintage. A barrel selection from three vineyards, and a mere 275 cases produced. This wine pours dark and thick, and announces itself with smoky oak aromas riding over cassis. The flavors are rich in blackberries and herbs, framed in rich, thick, dusty tannins. As good as it is, it would be a shame to…
— S.H.
(11/15/2003)
Boscarelli 1999 35 Anni Sangiovese (Toscana)
- Editors' Choice
- $51
Round and beautifully fragrant, with smoky nuances atop defined, elegant black fruit. What a stud this wine is; the palate is perfectly ripe, with a touch of oaky vanilla supporting first-class red and black fruits. The finish is clean, smooth and pleasant. It’s a stellar Super Tuscan, a leader in its field for sure. And it gets better every minute the bottle is open.
— M.S.
(11/15/2003)
Fuligni 1997 Riserva Sangiovese (Brunello di Montalcino)
- Editors' Choice
- $100
Incredibly pure fruit defines the sturdy, entirely inviting nose. This is one juicy, rock steady wine; the tannic structure is that of a fortress. There’s unadulterated fruit at every checkpoint, and it hits like a hammer as it transitions from palate to finish. To drink now would require rich, rich food. It’s such a baby; drink not before 2007, if possible.
— M.S.
(11/15/2003)
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